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1. 05:09 AM - Re: Hello from the New Guy (Jim Langley)
2. 10:52 AM - Re: Hello from the New Guy (Jerry Van Heeswyk)
3. 12:09 PM - Re: Hello from the New Guy (Rick Bowen)
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| Subject: | Hello from the New Guy |
Hi Bill:
Great to hear that you are starting on a Lightning; best of luck to you. I
just started on my Lightning and really like the aircraft. The build goes
smoothly, but you will find a couple of things are slightly different than
the build manual, (to be expected.).
I too am considering the Stratomaster Enigma, although I would like to try
to squeeze an Odyssey in the panel if I can. It will require some creative
thinking as the panel support hoop takes up a lot of space.
Jim!
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From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 12:18 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Hello from the New Guy
Hello to the Lightning List,
My name is Bill Applegate and I live in Tucson, Arizona. On Friday, the
20th of July, I placed a deposit on a Lightning and J3300 engine. I hope to
start assembling the kit in early October of this year in Marina, Arizona at
Greg Hobs facility. I have a hangar at Ryan Airfield west of Tucson where I
used to keep a 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota. I sold that aircraft and am looking
forward to flying a much less expensive aircraft to fly and maintain.
I just turned 65 in June and my background in aviation is mostly military,
Air Force. I retired in 1988, after 20 years of flying mostly fighters (FRS
and A-10s). My last assignment in the Air Force was in the A-10, here at
Davis-Monthan AFB. In 2003 I retired completely from other work related
pursuits and am free to indulge in those things that interest me most:
family, church and flying.
My intent is to build the LSA version of the Lightning. I'm working on
acquiring the avionics for it now. I will be installing a glass cockpit
based system using the Stratomaster Enigma. It is very reasonably priced
and is very easy and inexpensive to keep current. If you would like to
learn more about this extreeeeemly feature rich piece of avionics you can go
to the following URL:
http://www.sportflyingshop.com/Instr/Stratomaster/Enigma/enigma.html
Additionally, I will be installing an Icom A200 radio and a Garmin GTX 327
transponder. I have a source for these with a 6 month warrantee for $1399.
If you know of a better buy please let me know.
To round out the equipment list I will be installing a Tru Trak ADI Pilot 2
autopilot and a Lift Reserve Indicator. URL: http://www.liftreserve.com/
I'm looking forward to what you intend to install in your lightning and its
performance and hope that we can meet at a flyin sometime with these great
looking airplanes.
Best regards to all.............Bill
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| Subject: | Re: Hello from the New Guy |
Hello, Bill. You and I have much in common. I, too, live in Tucson, and
Greg Hobbs helped me to build much of my Lightning. Most of my project
is at home now, but I'll be moving it back in a few weeks for final
assembly, paint prep, and painting. If you would like to see a Lighning
under construction, just let me know. I live near Tanque Verde and
Catalina Highway.
Welcome to the club.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:17 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Hello from the New Guy
Hello to the Lightning List,
My name is Bill Applegate and I live in Tucson, Arizona. On Friday,
the 20th of July, I placed a deposit on a Lightning and J3300 engine. I
hope to start assembling the kit in early October of this year in
Marina, Arizona at Greg Hobs facility. I have a hangar at Ryan Airfield
west of Tucson where I used to keep a 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota. I sold
that aircraft and am looking forward to flying a much less expensive
aircraft to fly and maintain.
I just turned 65 in June and my background in aviation is mostly
military, Air Force. I retired in 1988, after 20 years of flying mostly
fighters (FRS and A-10s). My last assignment in the Air Force was in
the A-10, here at Davis-Monthan AFB. In 2003 I retired completely from
other work related pursuits and am free to indulge in those things that
interest me most: family, church and flying.
My intent is to build the LSA version of the Lightning. I'm working
on acquiring the avionics for it now. I will be installing a glass
cockpit based system using the Stratomaster Enigma. It is very
reasonably priced and is very easy and inexpensive to keep current. If
you would like to learn more about this extreeeeemly feature rich piece
of avionics you can go to the following URL:
http://www.sportflyingshop.com/Instr/Stratomaster/Enigma/enigma.html
Additionally, I will be installing an Icom A200 radio and a Garmin GTX
327 transponder. I have a source for these with a 6 month warrantee for
$1399. If you know of a better buy please let me know.
To round out the equipment list I will be installing a Tru Trak ADI
Pilot 2 autopilot and a Lift Reserve Indicator. URL:
http://www.liftreserve.com/
I'm looking forward to what you intend to install in your lightning
and its performance and hope that we can meet at a flyin sometime with
these great looking airplanes.
Best regards to all.............Bill
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| Subject: | Hello from the New Guy |
Hi Bill,
Welcome to the Lightning list, and congrats on ordering your airplane!
You also need to talk/email Buz Rich....Buz is retired military, and is very
experienced in military aircraft, and Esqual/Lightning's.
He can give you lots of info on the design, as can several others on this
list.......many of the folks are at Oshkosh however,so it may be a week or
so before you hear something from them.
You are gonna' enjoy the Lightning, best to you in your build!
Rick
N977RB RANS S-6S (Taildragger)
N727RB Lightning (Nose roller!)
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