On Aug 28, 2005, at 7:13 PM, George Braly wrote:

I disagree with the approach the FAA has taken to the problem in many ways,  but the problem needed to be addressed.

George, et. al.,

That is the crux of my point! Is there an issue when wings come off of an aging fleet of aircraft? You bet! Do you instantly paint with a broad brush and do things in such a manner that drive down the value of the aircraft when it's not necessary? No! However, the FAA has clearly demonstrated in both the T-34 and T-6 (especially the T-6) circumstances that they are not interested in finding a mutually acceptable, nor logical in my opinion, approach to solutions...

Sooo, as it relates to Lancairs we need to be very careful in how we operate, maintain, and train in these aircraft. The FAA has already demonstrated the willingness to suck all the fun out of flying by the thoughtless actions of a few pilots/operators....

Barry