Count me in. It's important to carefully consider the name selected to
represent this group. I recommend ARPA: "Association of Rotary Powered
Aircraft." A Rotary Powered Flyers Association is good but the noun "Flyers"
implies a social mission whereas we really want to focus on hardware. Let's
invite others to submit their preferences for a name as well. The
organization itself would qualify as a 501(c)(3) educational organization,
eligible to receive tax deductible donations and allow volunteers to deduct
expenses associated with the mission. This would include developmental costs
if done under the auspices of the association. We should gather at Oshkosh
to form an association and write the constitution and bylaws. Then we can
incorporate and file a Form 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption
with the IRS. This should be an independent organization and not an internal
organ of the EAA or any other entity. This association, if organized
professionally, would immediately be recognized as the most serious voice in
all matters relating to the use of rotary engines in experimental aircraft.
The association should charge membership fees, publish educational
materials, train speakers to attend EAA chapter meetings, and even maintain
a booth at Oshkosh and Sun-N-Fun to attract members and promote rotary
engine installations. A prime mission of the association would be eventual
examination and certification of rotary installations. This would reduce
construction errors and, hopfullly, qualify the builder with insurance
underwriters.
ehkerr
Sarasota, FL. RV-7A Tail done, waiting for quickbuilds. Will install a
rotary.