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     1. 04:45 PM - Re: Who should be allowed  (Speedy11@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 04:45:43 PM PST US
From: Speedy11@aol.com
Subject: Engines-List: Re: Who should be allowed

--> Engines-List message posted by: Speedy11@aol.com


In a message dated 3/5/2005 2:57:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
engines-list-digest@matronics.com writes:

My dad  also had his own version... when he too was apalled by some peoples 
actions,  or practices ... "the guy has a 100HP engine, and a 10 HP  brain".


Jerry (and Monty),
I probably reacted too quickly and too emotionally to Monty's post.   I'm 
sure Monty is right in many cases.  I, too, have seen airplanes that I  would not

fly in and I wondered why the builder did such a poor job of  building.

However, Monty's statement was that some people should not be allowed to  
build experimental airplanes or engines.  I could extend that statement and  say,

"Some people should not be allowed to reproduce" or "Some people should not  
be allowed to possess a gun" or "Some people shouldn't be allowed to dress  
like THAT."

All of those statements may have validity, but then the question becomes,  
"WHO should not be allowed to ...?"  Who is to decide who can or cannot do  a 
particular thing.

I am of the opinion that the daunting task of building an experimental  
airplane weeds out most of the "Who should not" people.  There are a few  who will

try to build anyway - usually trying to do it on the cheap - and they  will 
build a poor quality (read dangerous) aircraft.  I submit that there  are also

some engine builders that "should not be allowed to."

My apology to Monty Barrett.  I've heard nothing but good things about  his 
business.  As a matter of fact, BPA has always been number  one on my list of 
potential sources.  He is based in Tulsa (good  people there) and has a strong

reputation in aviation, especially among  aerobatic performers.

Perhaps there are people who shouldn't be allowed to use a computer and  make 
comments on this list.  Maybe I'm one of them.  Who's to  decide?

Stan Sutterfield
Tampa
_www.rv-8a.net_ (http://www.rv-8a.net)