<<So, despite the seemingly intentional sharp edges of some of the comments you’ve gotten, I hope you are able to round the corners a bit, so to speak, and view them as encouraging words of caution. Speaking for myself, I hope someday to benefit in one way or another from your continued experimentation, I just want you to hold safety as your paramount concern while doing so.>>
Well said, Mark!
My wife is continually amazed at my friends and acquaintances in the aviation-as-a-hobby field. While not necessarily diplomatic or politically correct, she says they are some of the best people she's ever met. In my opinion, everyone on this list falls into that category, whether they come across as arrogant in their emails or not. I don't think anyone in aviation tells me I'm making a mistake because they want to hurt me -- I think they do it because they want to help me. Even if their delivery may be a little harsh.
- Rob Wolf