Posted for Dane Jasper <dane.jasper@gmail.com>:

 Is it possible to get the IVP manuals (PDF?) prior to the decision to
 purchase the kit?  Are they even available this way, or has it got to
 be binders and binders of printed materials?
 
 I've heard from a number of builders that the manuals are quite a bit
 out of date, and can lead to some confusion - but that Lancair factory
 support has been wonderful, and that they love the company.  That
 part's real nice to hear!  Jody L. there in sales has been quite nice,
 and is very responsive.
 
 I'm puttering around learning composite construction now - and am
 planning to build a 23 foot boat starting in a few weeks.  That'll
 take a couple few hundred hours.  May build a Rans or other LSA
 category airplane after that, THEN the IVP (if/when BRS is available).
 Having a light sport aircraft would be interesting because I can
 become a LSA CFI, and it could provide some rental income and right
 seat training time.
 
 -Dane