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Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 09:08:21 -0700
From: David Leonard <wdleonard@gmail.com>
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To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: The Rotary Powered Flyers Association
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I like ARPA and agree with your comments.  The one problem is that it
seems to be just one step away from AARP, and I'm not ready to go
there yet :-)

Dave Leonard

> 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 "Flye=
rs"
> 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 dedu=
ct
> expenses associated with the mission. This would include developmental co=
sts
> if done under the auspices of the association. We should gather at Oshkos=
h
> 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 inter=
nal
> 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 aircraf=
t.
> The association should charge membership fees, publish educational
> materials, train speakers to attend EAA chapter meetings, and even mainta=
in
> a booth at Oshkosh and Sun-N-Fun to attract members and promote rotary
> engine installations. A prime mission of the association would be eventua=
l
> 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.


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Wm. David Leonard