---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/23/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:37 AM - Re: Re: A New Lightning Owner! (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS) 2. 11:47 AM - Re: A New Lightning Owner! (Rick Bowen) 3. 01:09 PM - measurement (Tex Mantell) 4. 07:31 PM - Re: A New Lightning Owner! (Jim Langley) 5. 07:32 PM - Re: Re: A New Lightning Owner! (Jim Langley) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:37:31 AM PST US From: "JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: A New Lightning Owner! Jim, Congratulations on your Lightning purchase! Sounds like you are already thinking about your panel design; I can recommend a good panel builder if you are interested. Avionics Systems of Leesburg, VA does excellent work (you can see some of their work at www.avionikits.com) and they provide great support during the installation and operation of the equipment. I had a problem with the EFIS in my Chelton system (which turned out to be a bad hard drive in the Primary Flight Display) but Avionics Systems provided every possible assistance during the troubleshooting process. They are great guys to work with! Linda Mathias ----- Original Message ----- From: "pequeajim" Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 10:52 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Re: A New Lightning Owner! > > Thanks Colin, I'm really excited. It's good to put the search process to > bed and get on with the project! > > I will be putting up a web site to document the build process; URL TBD. > > My plans are to participate in the GL builder's assist program, but I will > probably do a bit more of the build myself than normal. > > I already have a concept working in my head for the panel design. > > First step is to study the build manual... > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=108451#108451 > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:47:36 AM PST US From: "Rick Bowen" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: A New Lightning Owner! Congratulations on joining the "club", Jim. Was wondering if you had abandoned the cause there for a bit. Good you were able to sit in the demo plane at S-n-F, a little ajusting here and there makes a world of difference. Look forward to seeing your build and final product as it comes together...good luck to you! Rick N727RB >From: "pequeajim" >To: lightning-list@matronics.com >Subject: Lightning-List: A New Lightning Owner! >Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:12:58 -0700 > > >Well, I went down to Sun n Fun actually to look at other aircraft and see >what else was available that would fit my mission. While walking around, I >can upon the Lightning display. All the guys were there and readily >encouraged me to get in the Lightning Demo aircraft. (This was not >available when I visited Shelbyville). > >My brother in law and I both got in the airplane and the difference in room >caught me by surprise! I not only fit, but had a little space from the top >of my head to the bottom of the closed canopy! > >This was in an aircraft that had seat cusions in it; but not fat ones, like >what I sat in previously. > >Anyway, we looked at each other and he said, "you really want to make the >Lightning work don't you?" We gave each other the thumbs up and after >speaking with Ryan from GL, my Lightning and Engine will be coming shortly. > Fortunatly for me GL already had one in the queue, and I was able to grab >it! > >Thanks to all for your encouragement and help. I am really excited to get >started when the aircraft get's here! > >Jim! > _________________________________________________________________ Download Messenger. Join the im Initiative. Help make a difference today. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_APR07 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:09:28 PM PST US From: "Tex Mantell" Subject: Lightning-List: measurement Can someone tell me the dimension from the bottom lip of the instrument panel to the floor of the plane? Tex ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:31:59 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: A New Lightning Owner! Thanks Rick: The check for the kit goes out to Green Landings tomorrow. I almost abandoned the Lightning, but gave it one last try at Sun n Fun. Boy, I'm glad I did! -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Bowen Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: A New Lightning Owner! Congratulations on joining the "club", Jim. Was wondering if you had abandoned the cause there for a bit. Good you were able to sit in the demo plane at S-n-F, a little ajusting here and there makes a world of difference. Look forward to seeing your build and final product as it comes together...good luck to you! Rick N727RB ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:29 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Re: A New Lightning Owner! Thanks Linda. Good to know I will be one of the Lightning crowd! I will be building my panel myself. With my electrical engineering and computer programming background, I should be good to go on it. Plus, the builder assist at Green Landings will make things easier too. Jim! -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:36 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: A New Lightning Owner! Jim, Congratulations on your Lightning purchase! Sounds like you are already thinking about your panel design; I can recommend a good panel builder if you are interested. Avionics Systems of Leesburg, VA does excellent work (you can see some of their work at www.avionikits.com) and they provide great support during the installation and operation of the equipment. I had a problem with the EFIS in my Chelton system (which turned out to be a bad hard drive in the Primary Flight Display) but Avionics Systems provided every possible assistance during the troubleshooting process. They are great guys to work with! Linda Mathias ----- Original Message ----- From: "pequeajim" Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 10:52 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Re: A New Lightning Owner! > > Thanks Colin, I'm really excited. It's good to put the search process to > bed and get on with the project! > > I will be putting up a web site to document the build process; URL TBD. > > My plans are to participate in the GL builder's assist program, but I will > probably do a bit more of the build myself than normal. > > I already have a concept working in my head for the panel design. > > First step is to study the build manual... > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=108451#108451 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message lightning-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Lightning-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/lightning-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/lightning-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.