On many occasions, I have visited Joe Bartels in New Orleans while he was building his Lancair IVP.  I can tell you firsthand that he is successful, smart, compassionate and a very meticulous individual.  I've seem him re-do things on his airplane that some of us may have let slide.  Joe is one of those multi talented people, doing several projects well at the same time.  I'm sure the Lancair ownership project is one that he will do well.  Of course, the best part is.....Joe is a builder, a "wet-fingered lay-up guy", who deserves our support.

Jack Hickham
N1OUU  IVP
Hilton Head Island,
SC