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Posted for "George/Shirley Shattuck" <kloop@plantationcable.net>:
Earl, I second what you wrote. I started my kit in the spring of 1989. I
thought the manuals were clear, but maybe not perfect. With study and help
from a mentor (Bob Sinclair in my case), a few calls to Pat at Lancair I got
rolling. Common sense helps. The support from Lancair was outstanding, and
still is. I got my airplane done, it is light, straight and structurally
sound and goes fast. I love it and I'm proud of it and Lance and Lancair
for making this thing possible.
George Shattuck
N320GS
So much has been said about 'poor' constructions manuals over the years.
I received my kit in the Spring of 1988 so I assume my manual was one of
the earlier versions. I did bend the ear of Ross and Don at Oshkosh and
Sun n Fun but I did not call the factory once for advice or guidance.
(Most of the discussions with Ross & Don were about some mods I intended
to make) Sometimes when I read about all the phone calls, I wonder if I
really screwed up somewhere and should ground my aircraft.....
In fact, after reading the manual at the Oshkosh booth in 1987, I decided
that I could in fact build this aircraft. I had previously narrowed it
down to Lancair vs Glassair. Plus the Lancair folks seemed much more
friendly when I walked up to their booth. Thanks, Linda!
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