On Feb 17, 2006, at 10:51 PM, VTAILJEFF@aol.com wrote:

If you do not think regulations and advisory material does not apply to you-- then fine, good luck.
 
Jeff

This is exactly what I'm talking about and what others like Lynn have tried to point out. Namely that it is fine to talk about a specific point, but when you make ridiculous suggestions and/or use data having nothing to do with the original point and try to make broad reaching analogies, it looses it's impact. To say what the guy in the Glasair did was stupid is correct, though I don't know anyone on this list that didn't already know that. To associate that crash with previous discussions about pattern entry just serves to water down the impact you're trying to have.

Jeff, the reason that I and many others have tried to get you to look at this is not some self-serving vendetta. Rather, it is because we realize that your heart is in the right place and your passion is clear. We would like you to consider your tactics and approach so that it has the impact we would all like it to have.

You can have an impact without being abrasive, you can be heard without shocking people, and you can accomplish your goals without loosing a significant part of your audience. A good communicator is concerned with how the message is received....

Barry