Rob,

I agree with your post. Doing the homework is really part of the fun of
the build. I like the problem solving and don't mind ripping out
something I did to re-do it better, like cupping my elevator counter
weight recesses. Building a plane is very challenging, sometimes
frustrating, but the rewards are enormous. The sense of accomplishment
and pride in work is beyond words. If I don't know how to do something
I'll check with some others on how they did it, but in the end, I go
with what makes sense to me for all the right reasons. I came to the
conclusion a long time ago that the manual is just a starting point. We
have to innovate if we're going to get through this build and not vent
because Lancair didn't give us 8"x 10" color photos on each step. These
kits could cost a whole lot more if they did.

My hat is really off to the IV and LNC2 builders. Those take innovation
and patience.

Happy building,
Don Barnes
Legacy #198

http://www.lancairlegacy.com/