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scottarden(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:17 am Post subject: Kitplanes Editorial

Hey Listers!

I received my new Kitplanes Magazine yesterday.  The Editorial was a little sobering.  As one who is on the verge of writing a check for a Lightning kit, I'm a little concerned about the proposed rule.  I agree wholeheartedly with the author in that with the advent of the quickbuild kits and factory regulated builder assist, we have created a new generation of very safe airplanes.  Ones that come much closer to a factory built bird than when we all bought a set of plans and started cutting wood!



Is there anything we can do or anyone that you guys know we can contact to help stave off this attack on quality homebuilding?  I don't know for sure, but I am pretty positive that the Lightning builder assist is NOT "pay me your money and I'll build your airplane for you".  In fact, my impression is that you spend very long days working very hard on every aspect of your airplane, with verbal guidance and an extra pair of hands.  I hope I am correct and the B/A program can continue intact.  As far as the 51% goes, it seems that the Lightning meets that and I'd hate to have to add more tasks in building, especially with critical components that the factory has done for us.  



Any comments??  Lets attack this if we can!

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Have a blessed day!

Scott C. Arden

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dashvii(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:34 am Post subject: Kitplanes Editorial

Scott,

    The reason for the look at a rule change is because of a move to "builder assist" programs which include a pressurized turboprop and a light jet.  This is obviously beyond what the majority of builders can achieve.  I have witnessed a lot of Lightning builder assists and those guys mainly are there for answering questions and help out when you're stuck.  I do remember that Pete said that when they designed it they wanted an uncomplex build that would definately meet the 51% rule.  Hope this helps, Brian W.

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		   Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:14:55 -0700

 From: scottarden(at)cox.net

 To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Kitplanes Editorial

 --> Lightning-List message posted by: <scottarden(at)cox.net>

 Hey Listers!

 I received my new Kitplanes Magazine yesterday. The Editorial was a little sobering. As one who is on the verge of writing a check for a Lightning kit, I'm a little concerned about the proposed rule. I agree wholeheartedly with the author in that with the advent of the quickbuild kits and factory regulated builder assist, we have created a new generation of very safe airplanes. Ones that come much closer to a factory built bird than when we all bought a set of plans and started cutting wood!

 Is there anything we can do or anyone that you guys know we can contact to help stave off this attack on quality homebuilding? I don't know for sure, but I am pretty positive that the Lightning builder assist is NOT "pay me your money and I'll build your airplane for you". In fact, my impression is that you spend very long days working very hard on every aspect of your airplane, with verbal guidance and an extra pair of hands. I hope I am correct and the B/A program can continue intact. As far as the 51% goes, it seems that the Lightning meets that and I'd hate to have to add more tasks in building, especially with critical components that the factory has done for us. 

 Any comments?? Lets attack this if we can!

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 Have a blessed day!

 Scott C. Arden

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pete(at)flylightning.net
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:08 am Post subject: Kitplanes Editorial

Scott,



Nothing is going to happen until October when the FAA study group presents

its proposal.  Then depending on what the proposal is there will be possibly

an NPRM and comment period to consider the effects of any new rule proposal.

The process will take some time to work out.  So in the short term there is

plenty of time to buy a Lightning and get it built and certified before any

rule changes take place.



While all this work is going on it would be a good idea to write your

Congressmen and Senators to urge them to ask the FAA to leave the actual

homebuilt or amateur built rule alone since it has proven out quite well

over the years.



Pete



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dashvii(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:37 am Post subject: Kitplanes Editorial

I can also see where the EAA could make one heck of a petition for this type of a thing.  I expect they will have a large support in the lobbying process.

[quote] From: pete(at)flylightning.net

 To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Kitplanes Editorial

 Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:05:29 -0500

 --> Lightning-List message posted by: "Pete" <pete(at)flylightning.net>

 Scott,

 Nothing is going to happen until October when the FAA study group presents

 its proposal. Then depending on what the proposal is there will be possibly

 an NPRM and comment period to consider the effects of any new rule proposal.

 The process will take some time to work out. So in the short term there is

 plenty of time to buy a Lightning and get it built and certified before any

 rule changes take place.

 While all this work is going on it would be a good idea to write your

 Congressmen and Senators to urge them to ask the FAA to leave the actual

 homebuilt or amateur built rule alone since it has proven out quite well

 over the years.

 Pete

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