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Charley,
I share your sentiment. I think that the homebuilt fraternity and the rules that allow it are special, and should be preserved. I too want to publicly thank Marv for his invaluable service to all of us! Where can we donate?
Although I'm thrilled that LOBO has been founded, and I applaud most of the great work our LOBO leadership has accomplished (including creation of standardized training syllabi, negotiation with the insurance industry, collection and analysis of safety data, and encouragement of Lancair owners to get appropriate training), I am very uncomfortable with the concept of an SFAR for experimental aircraft. As you said, the primary benefit of the amateur built arena is the freedom that results because of minimal regulation. Inviting the FAA to insert more regulation may very well be a cure that kills the patient. I am an otherwise happy LOBO member, but this is one initiative that I strongly oppose.
- Kyrilian
L2K-236
Hoping to make it to Greenville this fall
On Jan 30, 2013, at 9:21 PM, Charles Brown <browncc1@verizon.net> wrote:
Lots of good comments on LOBO and other organizations. However I didn't hear anyone pick up on a very critical difference between an organization for Twin Cessnas, Bonanzas, MU2s, Malibus, etc, and LOBO. Lancairs are experimental. I can't see that Lancair Inc would want to touch LOBO with a 10-foot pole, it might involve them in liability that they can otherwise avoid. And while I would not choose Scott Keighan's tone, I think I detect a shared sentiment -- I got into Experimental aviation in a large measure to AVOID as much regulation, organization, and regimentation as possible.... in other words, to do my own thing. That's why the category was created in the first place, and that's why a lot of people go there.
LML is worth more than money, and I've donated -- only hope I can contribute a fraction of what I've gained by hearing all your thoughts and experiences. But joining an organization (LOBO), creating what might be considered a set of Advisory Circulars for Lancair owners, paying somebody else (HIPAT) to teach me what I should be able to teach myself ... is antithetical to my whole reason for having a Lancair. Charley Brown Legacy RG #299 180 hr
PS -- Anyone else having problems boresighting your Hellfire wingtip rails on your Legacy?
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