Lightning-List Digest Archive

Sat 06/30/07


Total Messages Posted: 26



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     1. 03:41 AM - Re: Help me choose (Brian Whittingham)
     2. 03:58 AM - Re: Help me choose (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS)
     3. 04:54 AM - Re: Help me choose (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
     4. 06:12 AM - Re: Help me choose (Colin J. Kennedy)
     5. 06:14 AM - Re: Help me choose (Colin J. Kennedy)
     6. 06:33 AM - Re: Help me choose (Rick Bowen)
     7. 09:43 AM - Re: Help me choose (Robert E. Ames)
     8. 10:29 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
     9. 10:31 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    10. 10:32 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    11. 10:37 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    12. 10:42 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Logajan)
    13. 11:43 AM - Re: Help me choose (rickss)
    14. 11:46 AM - Re: Help me choose (Jerry Van Heeswyk)
    15. 12:34 PM - Re: Help me choose (N1BZRich@aol.com)
    16. 03:11 PM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    17. 03:16 PM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    18. 03:28 PM - Re: Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    19. 03:53 PM - Re: Help me choose (Larry Eubanks)
    20. 04:01 PM - Re: Help me choose (Tex Mantell)
    21. 04:16 PM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    22. 04:20 PM - Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
    23. 04:31 PM - Re: Help me choose (rickss)
    24. 06:24 PM - Paint Schemes (Brian Whittingham)
    25. 06:33 PM - Re: Paint Schemes (Jim Langley)
    26. 06:39 PM - Re: Re: Help me choose (Jim Langley)
 
 
 


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    Time: 03:41:33 AM PST US
    From: "Brian Whittingham" <dashvii@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Jim, That's a tough one, but I think that I prefer the red. Is that orangish stripe the shade shifter color? Brian W. _________________________________________________________________ Picture this share your photos and you could win big! http://www.GETREALPhotoContest.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us


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    Time: 03:58:29 AM PST US
    From: "JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS" <lbmathias@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Jim, Both are very sharp looking; it just depends on whether you prefer red or blue. Are you going to put any color on the wheel pants? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 04:54:47 AM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Jim, I am a "red" person (cars, trucks, boats, some airplanes) except for a blue sky preference, but you have a design that would look good in any primary color. The only change I would make would be to use the small 3 inch "N" numbers. My thought is that the bill board size numbers take away from the design. My $0.02 worth, your mileage may vary. Blue Skies, Buz ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.


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    Time: 06:12:19 AM PST US
    From: "Colin J. Kennedy" <cjk129@cox.net>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Please don't take this wrong anyone, I know it's risky commenting on another man's airplane, but I have always thought that dark or primary color wheelpants at the end of white gear fairings look a little like Miniie Mouse's shoes! Of course I'm not talking about YOUR airplane. Okay I'll shut up now :-) Colin K. OK -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:58 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, Both are very sharp looking; it just depends on whether you prefer red or blue. Are you going to put any color on the wheel pants? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim <mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com> Langley Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 06:14:41 AM PST US
    From: "Colin J. Kennedy" <cjk129@cox.net>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Super nice graphics Jim. I think the blue scheme would age better. Colin K. OK -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Langley Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 11:27 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 06:33:48 AM PST US
    From: "Rick Bowen" <rollnloop@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Hmmmm.... Was just thinking, all my planes have been some sort of red combo, all my automobiles have been some kind of blue............ Sticking with past choices, I vote RED!! Rick N727RB.....white with Black Cherry and Impulse red stripes 8-) _________________________________________________________________ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm


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    Time: 09:43:00 AM PST US
    From: "Robert E. Ames" <reames@frontiernet.net>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Hi Jim, Having just recently been through the sad experience of watching a test pilot fly my Esqual with a light blue paint area like your thinking it is very difficult to see from the ground and thus might be as difficult to see from plane to plane in the air, I got to thinking, if I was to choose a color for my next plane it would be chrome yellow in the blue area. Still have a flying Esqual hybrid For Sale. Bob Ames ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 11:27 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 10:29:57 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Yes, although I'm not sure how I would paint that gradient, short of having someone make up a decal. Nice look though. -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian Whittingham Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:41 AM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Help me choose <dashvii@hotmail.com> Jim, That's a tough one, but I think that I prefer the red. Is that orangish stripe the shade shifter color? Brian W. _________________________________________________________________ Picture this - share your photos and you could win big! http://www.GETREALPhotoContest.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us


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    Time: 10:31:03 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Thanks Linda. Yes, the struts are going to follow through with the darker color and the I think I will replicate what is on the side of the aircraft on the wheel pants. _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:58 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, Both are very sharp looking; it just depends on whether you prefer red or blue. Are you going to put any color on the wheel pants? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley <mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 10:32:08 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Gee Colin, I'm so crushed!! (just kidding.) _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colin J. Kennedy Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:12 AM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Help me choose Please don't take this wrong anyone, I know it's risky commenting on another man's airplane, but I have always thought that dark or primary color wheelpants at the end of white gear fairings look a little like Miniie Mouse's shoes! Of course I'm not talking about YOUR airplane. Okay I'll shut up now :-) Colin K. OK -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:58 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, Both are very sharp looking; it just depends on whether you prefer red or blue. Are you going to put any color on the wheel pants? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley <mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim! href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Lightning-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com


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    Time: 10:37:54 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Thanks Buz: I'm the opposite; have had a lot of blue and green cars. On the tail numbers, I thought because of the speed of the aircraft, they needed to be larger, but looking at all of your airplanes, you are using the 3" numbers. I suppose I could run the number up the front end of the vertical stab in the white area. Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:54 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, I am a "red" person (cars, trucks, boats, some airplanes) except for a blue sky preference, but you have a design that would look good in any primary color. The only change I would make would be to use the small 3 inch "N" numbers. My thought is that the bill board size numbers take away from the design. My $0.02 worth, your mileage may vary. Blue Skies, Buz _____ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .


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    Time: 10:42:07 AM PST US
    From: Jim Logajan <JamesL@Lugoj.com>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Jim Langley wrote: > Which one do you like best? The purple one. (Ducks and runs....) :-)


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    Time: 11:43:33 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    From: "rickss" <rickss@verizon.net>
    Jim, I am new to the forum and have been living vicariously through you and your decision to build the Lightning. I have found myself becoming increasingly interested in this aircraft and was hoping to do a demo flight with Ryan from Green Landings this weekend, but unfortunately for me he is on vacation. With that being said, I really like the red. Good luck, and I will be following your progress. Rick -------- Cherokee driver, but feeling the need for speed! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121392#121392


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    Time: 11:46:07 AM PST US
    From: "Jerry Van Heeswyk" <vanheeswyk@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Jim, I have chosen a similar paint scheme for my Lightning. I 'borrowed' mine from a Lancair that I thought was very attractive. I am planning to paint mine red, so if you are taking votes, I suggest blue for yours. Just Kiddin'. Paint schemes and colors are a very personal choice, and one of the ways we can express our individuality when building a kit. I think either color you have picked will make a great looking airplane. I am not using builder's assist, so you will likely be in the air before me. Good luck on your project. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 12:34:34 PM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    For experimental amateur built aircraft the 3 inch numbers are fine - no restriction of speed or anything. The only time you would need 12 inch numbers would be if you took it across international borders. Many homebuilt aircraft that go out of the country just put on temporary stick on numbers for that specific trip. Buz ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.


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    Time: 03:11:02 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Thanks Jerry and good luck with your build. Hey, nothing wrong with one red and one blue eh? _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Van Heeswyk Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:46 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, I have chosen a similar paint scheme for my Lightning. I 'borrowed' mine from a Lancair that I thought was very attractive. I am planning to paint mine red, so if you are taking votes, I suggest blue for yours. Just Kiddin'. Paint schemes and colors are a very personal choice, and one of the ways we can express our individuality when building a kit. I think either color you have picked will make a great looking airplane. I am not using builder's assist, so you will likely be in the air before me. Good luck on your project. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley <mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 03:16:13 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Buz: Does that include flying in to Canada? That would be a frequent trip for me. I had the larger numbers on my Murphy Rebel which made that trip a few times before I sold it. I guess I never questioned the numbers as everyone else was using them. Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose For experimental amateur built aircraft the 3 inch numbers are fine - no restriction of speed or anything. The only time you would need 12 inch numbers would be if you took it across international borders. Many homebuilt aircraft that go out of the country just put on temporary stick on numbers for that specific trip. Buz _____ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .


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    Time: 03:28:36 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Thanks Rick. You will love the aircraft for sure. I was back and forth several times about the Lightning because of my size, (6'-3"), but that turned out to be a non factor. When you get a flight with Ryan, you will fall in love with it. Two things to consider during a demo in his plane. 1. His is a little noisier than a regular Lightning configuration as he is flying with straight pipes. 2. His is also a bit smaller than the current kit. They are great folks to deal with. Are you possibly going to use the builder assist? Jim! -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rickss Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:43 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Help me choose Jim, I am new to the forum and have been living vicariously through you and your decision to build the Lightning. I have found myself becoming increasingly interested in this aircraft and was hoping to do a demo flight with Ryan from Green Landings this weekend, but unfortunately for me he is on vacation. With that being said, I really like the red. Good luck, and I will be following your progress. Rick -------- Cherokee driver, but feeling the need for speed! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121392#121392


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    Time: 03:53:18 PM PST US
    From: "Larry Eubanks" <leubanks@sunflower.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    This is from the EAA and should help with the N number requirement. What size does my N number have to be? Your N Number must be at least 3 inches high when the maximum cruising speed of the aircraft does not exceed 180 knots CAS. If the maximum cruising speed is over 180 knots CAS, then the size of the registration number must be 12 inches high. Note: If you plan on traveling internationally, through ADIZ or DEWIZ, registration numbers must be 12 inches high, and can be fixed temporarily, or permanently. -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:34 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose For experimental amateur built aircraft the 3 inch numbers are fine - no restriction of speed or anything. The only time you would need 12 inch numbers would be if you took it across international borders. Many homebuilt aircraft that go out of the country just put on temporary stick on numbers for that specific trip. Buz _____ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .


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    Time: 04:01:19 PM PST US
    From: "Tex Mantell" <wb2ssj@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    Jim, can I copy your design? It looks great. Wont be the same colors, brown on beige with tan and gold trim. Tex ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 04:16:24 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    I guess living near D.C., and flying to Canada, that chinches it. _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Eubanks Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:53 PM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Help me choose This is from the EAA and should help with the N number requirement. What size does my N number have to be? Your N Number must be at least 3 inches high when the maximum cruising speed of the aircraft does not exceed 180 knots CAS. If the maximum cruising speed is over 180 knots CAS, then the size of the registration number must be 12 inches high. Note: If you plan on traveling internationally, through ADIZ or DEWIZ, registration numbers must be 12 inches high, and can be fixed temporarily, or permanently. -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 2:34 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose For experimental amateur built aircraft the 3 inch numbers are fine - no restriction of speed or anything. The only time you would need 12 inch numbers would be if you took it across international borders. Many homebuilt aircraft that go out of the country just put on temporary stick on numbers for that specific trip. Buz _____ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> . href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Lightning-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com


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    Time: 04:20:06 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Help me choose
    Help yourself. Talk to Shawn at aircraftpaintschemes.com. Hi email address is info@aircraftpaintschemes.com He is good at coming up with some nice variations of different designs as well. If you want to fool around with a line drawing of the Lightning, they have one available on their web site, www.aircraftpainschemes.com <http://www.aircraftpainschemes.com/> . Good luck Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tex Mantell Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:01 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Help me choose Jim, can I copy your design? It looks great. Wont be the same colors, brown on beige with tan and gold trim. Tex ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley <mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 12:27 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Help me choose I'm trying to do as much as possible before starting my Lightning build. I just found out that the kit is on it's way to Green Landings after a bit of a delay, so I am getting ready to go! I am down to two colors and one paint scheme for my Lightning and would lover to have your opinions. I have attached four pictures that represent a blue and red paint scheme. Which one do you like best? Thanks for the help Jim!


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    Time: 04:31:36 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    From: "rickss" <rickss@verizon.net>
    Thanks for the heads-up, Jim. I am far from deciding on the builder assist program, as I don't have buy-in from the spousal-unit, yet. pequeajim wrote: > Thanks Rick. You will love the aircraft for sure. I was back and forth > several times about the Lightning because of my size, (6'-3"), but that > turned out to be a non factor. When you get a flight with Ryan, you will > fall in love with it. > > Two things to consider during a demo in his plane. > > 1. His is a little noisier than a regular Lightning configuration as he is > flying with straight pipes. > > 2. His is also a bit smaller than the current kit. > > They are great folks to deal with. Are you possibly going to use the > builder assist? > > Jim! > > -- -------- Cherokee driver, but feeling the need for speed! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121440#121440


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    Time: 06:24:00 PM PST US
    From: "Brian Whittingham" <dashvii@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Paint Schemes
    Personally, I have always loved this paint scheme: http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/showthread.php?t=4939 I know the person that came up with the scheme, but don't know how to get in touch. I do know that Kevin can get in touch with him though. You can email Kevin at kevin@sloair.com Also check out his site: http://www.sloair.com/index.php Check out the gallery. His interior is something that could be very similar to what you could put in a Lightning. Also, just for the heck of it, check out the 12-cylinder diesel powered radically modified NXT. It was built for racing, rumored to be strung out to 1000hp, basically they cut out the center of an NXT and made it a single seater. It wouldn't be good for anything but racing, but the engine is very impressive and can run on bio diesel or Jet A! Brian W. _________________________________________________________________ Make every IM count. Download Messenger and join the im Initiative now. Its free. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_June07


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    Time: 06:33:35 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Paint Schemes
    Awesome paint scheme! You know, I wanted to do something with more dark on the top, but have heard from a few people that the best color for a composite in the sun is light because the darker colors draw more heat which promotes softening of the glass? Is this true? Jim! -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian Whittingham Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:23 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Paint Schemes <dashvii@hotmail.com> Personally, I have always loved this paint scheme: http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/showthread.php?t=4939 I know the person that came up with the scheme, but don't know how to get in touch. I do know that Kevin can get in touch with him though. You can email Kevin at kevin@sloair.com Also check out his site: http://www.sloair.com/index.php Check out the gallery. His interior is something that could be very similar to what you could put in a Lightning. Also, just for the heck of it, check out the 12-cylinder diesel powered radically modified NXT. It was built for racing, rumored to be strung out to 1000hp, basically they cut out the center of an NXT and made it a single seater. It wouldn't be good for anything but racing, but the engine is very impressive and can run on bio diesel or Jet A! Brian W. _________________________________________________________________ Make every IM count. Download Messenger and join the i'm Initiative now. It's free. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_June07


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    Time: 06:39:47 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Help me choose
    You have to work on that one... Tell her how educational the process is and how much fun she will have doing this with you. That is what my wife said to me... For the retaining wall, the garden building, the extended driveway, walkway, picnic area, fire pit.... You get the idea. -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rickss Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:31 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Help me choose Thanks for the heads-up, Jim. I am far from deciding on the builder assist program, as I don't have buy-in from the spousal-unit, yet. pequeajim wrote: > Thanks Rick. You will love the aircraft for sure. I was back and forth > several times about the Lightning because of my size, (6'-3"), but that > turned out to be a non factor. When you get a flight with Ryan, you will > fall in love with it. > > Two things to consider during a demo in his plane. > > 1. His is a little noisier than a regular Lightning configuration as he is > flying with straight pipes. > > 2. His is also a bit smaller than the current kit. > > They are great folks to deal with. Are you possibly going to use the > builder assist? > > Jim! > > -- -------- Cherokee driver, but feeling the need for speed! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121440#121440




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