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Dear Jeff,
I agree with you and I think your training
program is the best for our aircraft. All I was trying to present was that
there should be at least a minimum standard that we as owners and builders could
adopt. It may even include training using highly experienced and
knowlegeable instructors in Lancair aircraft. I was only putting in
writing my thoughts. What I suggested wasn't a legal signed document or
contract but only something similar to the Boy Scouts (for example) that
would set the mind of each owner/builder.
"BE PREPARED"
A Scout is "Loyal, helpful, courteous, kind,
obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent."
"DO A GOOD TURN DAILY."
These are only statements that good Boy
Scouts adopt to guide them throughout their lives.
I am sure there could be a similar statement
developed that would help us as Lancair builder's and owners guide us through
our flying opportunities and experience.
Just a suggestion.
Bryan
N132BB
In a message dated 5/10/2005 9:14:16 A.M. Central Standard Time,
marv@lancaironline.net writes:
Perhaps it is time to
organize and dedicate ourselves to an agreed
creed, mission
statement, or whatever to see this happen. Sometimes a
written and signed commitment to ourselves and each other works as
a
great reminder.
Bryan
Burr
Bryan and others,
You all are right on the mark-but a signed piece of paper is no
substitute for great training. Lancair and High Performance Aircraft Training
has been offering initial and recurrent training for the last year and a half.
We had a great turnout in Florida for the Sebring but the weather did not
cooperate fully (low IFR Friday -Sunday). Training was supposed to be held
next weekend in Hondo but has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Pete, Dave and I have given ground school at the last two Lancair
fly-ins, free forums at Oshkosh, etc. Walter & George Braly give very good
(read great) advice and information on engine operation and their Advanced
Pilot Seminar in Ada, OK is recommended for all piston operators.
The sad fact is annual Lancair recurrent flight training turnout is very
light. Some pilots think that a "Joe bag of donuts" 18 year old
brand new CFI with zero hours in a Lancair is an adequate substitute. If you
really wan to avoid what happened to Shannon, then commit yourself to a good
thorough review with HPAT.
Regards,
Jeff Edwards
LIVP N619SJ
CFI (I), MEI
2003 National Flight Instructor of the Year
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