> Decide which you want and "just do it".  Life's too short to wait.

To continue with that thought, I can't tell you how many builders over the
years I have heard state that they really wish that they had started their
project sooner. I happen to be one of them, but I don't really worry about
it.

I agree, the two strongest kit manufacturers in the market today are Lancair
and Van's (IMO).

Regarding some of the other discussion about changes at Lancair... I have
had some fairly recent conversations with people inside of Lancair (since
Joe purchased the company), and I anticipate some changes that will address
some of the points of contention builders have had for a while. Right now
the company is going through some changes, and that uncertainty is
unsettling for some. But change and uncertainty CAN be a road to
improvements.

I must say that I am disappointed to hear about some of the specific
departures, but I also know something about the new players, and I have
faith that it won't be long before many will be to the point that they could
not imagine being able to continue without those individuals as well.

Having personally been in a similar position, in a different company, in a
different industry, the best thing we can do for now is be patient. I have
observed something here that I have seen before with a company I worked for
years ago. Companies like Lancair have customers that are not just
consumers, but passionate fans. Those are the ones that tend to be the most
alarmed by the possible impact of change. As with Lancair, there came a time
when the "brightest minds" of that company departed, and many feared that
those loses were the beginning of the end. With my 20/20 hindsight, I see
that new minds entered the picture, and the company has gone in better
directions than ever before. Lancair, and it's staff need time to adjust.
Offering constructive criticism can be helpful if done professionally, and
respectfully.

Don Parsons
ES-166-FB