Rick,

This "idea" just occurred to you?  I am having a problem with this whole
subject.  In my opinion, LML is not an appropriate vehicle to bail you out
of your Experimental Homebuilt Classification issue with the FAA.  All the
threats you and Carl perceive to Experimental Builders seem designed to
enlist our aid with your problem from the beginning.  Sorry, that's just the
way I see it.

When an approved "Amateur Experimental Homebuilt" with 6 or 7 aboard goes
in....the media will be ON "Experimental" aircraft demanding the Feds "do
something".  THAT would probably end up restricting Experimental Aircraft.
That WILL affect all of us and it will be too late to dial our Congressman.

If the FAA draws the line at 5 seats, I can go along with that.  Should the
limit be 10 seats? 15? 50?   Realistically, the market for most 6 seat plus
aircraft is not personal use.  

The Epic is a beautiful airplane with some great numbers, it should be
successful as a Certified Aircraft.  I really wish you and Carl the best on
your investment.  It just does not pass my Common Sense test as a "Amateur
Experimental Homebuilt".

Steve Colwell  22 year EAA Member