From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Lancairs, what else?
To: lml
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 09:56:44 -0500
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Posted for "George/Shirley Shattuck" <kloop@plantationcable.net>:

Earl, I second what you wrote.  I started my kit in the spring of 1989.  I
thought the manuals were clear, but maybe not perfect.  With study and help
from a mentor (Bob Sinclair in my case), a few calls to Pat at Lancair I got
rolling.  Common sense helps.  The support from Lancair was outstanding, and
still is.  I got my airplane done, it is light, straight and structurally
sound and goes fast.  I love it and I'm proud of it and Lance and Lancair
for making this thing possible.

George Shattuck
N320GS


> So much has been said about 'poor' constructions manuals over the years.
> I received my kit in the Spring of  1988 so I assume my manual was one of
> the earlier versions.  I did bend the ear of Ross and Don at Oshkosh and
> Sun n Fun but I did not call the factory once for advice or guidance.
> (Most of the discussions with Ross & Don were about some mods I intended
> to make)   Sometimes when I read about all the phone calls, I wonder if I
> really screwed up somewhere and should ground my aircraft.....
>
> In fact, after reading the manual at the Oshkosh booth in 1987, I decided
> that I could in fact build this aircraft.  I had previously narrowed it
> down to Lancair vs Glassair.  Plus the Lancair folks seemed much more
> friendly when I walked up to their booth.  Thanks, Linda!