Well, I've probably been building at least as long as Angier has.  Maybe longer.

Yes, the LML is a great resource for building info.  Less so the factory, which mght not even have anyone on staff now from the 235/320 days (ok, I exaggerate).  The factory was an excellent resource for these earlier projects before the LML existed, but now all my info comes from here.  I'll bet, however, that a lot of good info is available from the factory on the aircraft kits that are still being sold by Lancair.

To Mark Wade's point -- there is a wide range of builders on this list.  Some are super-anal-retentive and clearly building Grand Champion contenders, and at the other end, there are the "shade tree" builders (although I admit, not too many of those).  I'll bet that most of us are in-between.  I appreciate the input from both ends of the spectrum, and then I decide on my own standards for the solution to the problem at hand.  My standards, by the way, are safe and airworthy without necessarily being showplane quality.  (I don't need the chrome plating...or other cosmetic-only features)  Plus, I can use my engineering training to help separate the wheat from the chaff.  There are also the local EAA tech counselors to draw from if you don't happen to have an engineering degree or an A&P license.

Scott is correct -- Most of the builder info has already been posted by those before us.  After all, that's why I bought a Lancair (kit number 600, or thereabouts, in 1994) rather than the latest-and-greatest newfangled thing.  Fortunately, we can search the archives, thanks to Marv.  So the data is still available.

I, too, tire of postings ranting about the FAA or insurance companies.  On the other hand, when I need insurance I'll know where to go, thanks to this list.  And I can just skip over the FAA-related postings or the latest e-mail war on the topic of the week.  But I wouldn't give up this forum for anything.

- Rob Wolf