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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:49 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Hey all you guys (and gals) building Lightnings (and those now flying), how  about updates on your projects.  I kept you guys informed when 31BZ was  going together and in the test flying phase, so how about some of the same from  you.  I am sure there are lots of people out there that just need a little  encouragement on a regular basis to get to work on their projects or perhaps to  make the final decision to get on the order list.  Surely some of you can  type.   So check in with your N number or kit serial number and give us  all an update on your progress, thoughts, or suggestions.  Liven up this  list.

 Blue Skies,

 Buz

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sailmo(at)erols.com
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Thanks, Buz!  I'm leaning towards a Lightning.  I want to know more, from other builders, about their experience with the company and plane.  I understand that Linda's plane is in the paint shop this week and that her panel is almost ready for installation.  I hope to go to Shelbyville around the end of February for a personal look - see.  Regards,

 John W.

 

 N1BZRich(at)aol.com (N1BZRich(at)aol.com) wrote:

 [quote]            Hey all you guys (and gals) building Lightnings (and those now flying), how about updates on your projects.  I kept you guys informed when 31BZ was going together and in the test flying phase, so how about some of the same from you.  I am sure there are lots of people out there that just need a little encouragement on a regular basis to get to work on their projects or perhaps to make the final decision to get on the order list.  Surely some of you can type.   So check in with your N number or kit serial number and give us all an update on your progress, thoughts, or suggestions.  Liven up this list.

   Blue Skies,

   Buz

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IFLYSMODEL(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Hey Guys & Gals: I am seriously interested in starting a Lightning. I  now have a Bonanza and an Ercoupe.

 I am looking for info on how others are doing on their projects, and how  they like the airplane.

 Lynn Nelsen

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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Lynn and John,

     At least we know there are a few of us on the list  today.  Hopefully more will check in soon and provide updates on their  projects.  Both of you mentioned thinking about building a Lightning and I  would certainly encourage you to do that.  If you want a great looking,  great flying, fast flying and quick to build airplane that is inexpensive to buy  and inexpensive to operate, then the Lightning should be high on your  list.  Lynn, I would assume from your e-mail address you have an S model  Bonanza.  Great airplane.  I had an M-35 for 15 years or so (past  Oshkosh and Sun-N-Fun champ), but when it sold I replaced it with my Esqual LS  (Lightning stuff - hybrid).  Fuel cost went way down.  I still have my  J-3 Cub, but have sold my S1S Pitts that I had for 29 years.  I just was  not flying it enough since I finished the Esqual.  And as much as  I love my Esqual, the Lightning is a better airplane.  You will love  it.

 Blue Skies,

 Buz

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lightningaustralia(at)big
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:28 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

155LT

Joined: 14 Sep 2006
Posts: 24
Location: Crossville TN

Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:52 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Buz.  I am  just about ready to fly Lighting 155LT and it will take me a while to get it up  to your standards of fit and finish but I am working on it.  I wish I had  gotten to fly in your bird when you were down to Shelbyville but I did  not.  Should finish it on Monday and the bring it home the following  Saturday.  It took a lot longer than I thought but that is the way things  like this go.

  

 I would like  to  see your Autopilot mounting some time I will still have to do that when  I get it home.

  

 Hope to see you  soon.

  

 John  Davis

 131 Sandpiper  Loop

 Crossville, TN  38555

 931-261-5716  cell

  

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lbmathias(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:47 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Hi John,

  

     Sorry we won't get to see your finished airplane; we  arrive back at SYI on the 22nd to finish ours.  Maybe during your test  flying period, you can drop in to SYI to show it off.  

  

     Hope to see you soon,  Linda and Joe Mathias 

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dashvii(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:28 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Buz,

   You'd feel right at home with Mr. Davis's stick grips.  I'll get a 

picture for you on Monday.  They look great and are more ergonomical than 

just the round padded ones I think.



At SYI there is Duane Sorenson's bird which is newly completed.  You'll be 

able to see that if you're down in the next week or two.  I'll be test 

flying the required time off of that one as soon as it passes inspection.  

I'll have to give Mr. Sorenson a call.  He was really sick before Christmas 

and haven't seen him since.



I am also finally ready for my flight testing to begin on the prototype for 

the unmodified condition for the Lightning.  Afterwards I will put the flap 

hinge fairings on.  (8 in all)  There's also a 3 inch gap on the underside 

of the wing between the back of the wing and front of the flaps.  It is 

sealed on top, but smoothing this out I think will yield some speed gains.  

The ailerons will be gap sealed, underside of the elevator and probably the 

sides of the rudder.  I'm hoping for an 8mph gain in cruise 

speed/efficiency.  That's it for now, Brian Whittingham



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Rick

Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Posts: 113
Location: Colonial Beach, Virginia

Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Hi folks,

Well, guess I should also chime in with my "latest" news.



Lightning N727RB is just about ready for inspection.If all goes well, will 

get inspected the first week of Feb.

I guess we are looking at one of those "90% done, 90% left to go" 

stages......!

Gonna' be back at SYI Feb.2, looking forward to getting that baby done and 

flying soon.



Tell you what, John Davis sure has one pretty Lightning....and some of the 

others are going to be beautiful too when they get done.They are definitely 

FAST looking just sitting on the ground.



The competition is going to be tough when these things start showing up at 

fly-ins!  Wahoo!



Rick



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lightningaustralia(at)big
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:25 am Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

lozhoffman(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Hi Dennis,

You are prebably already aware that there is no text

or attachment coming through with your last couple of

emails.

Regards

Laurie Hoffman



--- Dennis Borchardt <lightningaustralia(at)bigpond.com>

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punga-iwi(at)netspace.net
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: Lightning projects - updates

Yes, I can confirm that too.

Bill Fry



Laurie Hoffman wrote:



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Hi Dennis,

You are prebably already aware that there is no text

or attachment coming through with your last couple of

emails.

Regards

Laurie Hoffman



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