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Tue 11/13/07


Total Messages Posted: 3



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     0. 12:23 AM - List of Contributors (Matt Dralle)
     1. 07:36 AM - Re: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook (Pete)
     2. 07:47 AM - Re: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook (Mefford, Walt)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:23:17 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: List of Contributors
    Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its sort of my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)? As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least - if not a whole lot more - valuable as a building/flying/recreating/entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Please take minute and assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by popping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator


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    Time: 07:36:55 AM PST US
    From: "Pete" <pete@flylightning.net>
    Subject: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook
    Hi Roger, I have about 20 engines left that I purchased with cheaper Aussie dollars. The price for those 3300's is $15,900.00. We are probably looking at a price of $18,400.00 that will take effect around December 15th or sooner if all those 20 are sold. These engines would be available in December. As far as the Lightning kit cost - we have not heard from our fiberglass or metal contractors yet about what they will be charging for 2008. I don't expect much of an increase if any. Pete Krotje Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roger Bieberdorf Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 7:39 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook Pete; I am considering a Lightning project. Is the engine purchased separately, and if so, how much is the 3300 under the offer below that would fit the Lightning? Roger Bieberdorf Reply to: rogerb@ruralelectric.com thanks, rb Pete <pete@flylightning.net> wrote: Hello All, As many of you know engine prices from our Jabiru competitors have just had a substantial increase. This is due mainly to the weakening of the US dollar against other world currencies. At Jabiru USA we are facing the same problem. The Aussie dollar is now at about $ .93 US. Back in 2001 when we started importing engines the Aussie dollar was $.46 US. As you can see with a little math, our costs have increased 100% since then. We are able to sell Jabiru engines at our current price because I was able to lock in some AU Dollars at a favorable rate. That's the only reason we have not increased prices already. I will run out of those locked in AU$ before the end of the year and at that time will have to increase prices. How much will the increase be? If I have to pay the current rate of exchange my costs will go up about $2,000.00 on a Jabiru 3300. There is no more margin to squeeze to hold down part of the increase. The bottom line is that we have about 35 engines left at the current price. These engines will be produced in Australia in November and December and arrive in the USA in January & February. Once these 35 are sold a new price will take effect. Please contact us if there are any questions. Pete Krotje Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, _____ Be a better pen pal.


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    Time: 07:47:10 AM PST US
    Subject: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook
    From: "Mefford, Walt" <walt.mefford@garmin.com>
    Pete, Does this include individuals that have already placed a deposit prior to these dates or are one of the remaining engines reserved? Walt Mefford ________________________________ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:36 AM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook Hi Roger, I have about 20 engines left that I purchased with cheaper Aussie dollars. The price for those 3300's is $15,900.00. We are probably looking at a price of $18,400.00 that will take effect around December 15th or sooner if all those 20 are sold. These engines would be available in December. As far as the Lightning kit cost - we have not heard from our fiberglass or metal contractors yet about what they will be charging for 2008. I don't expect much of an increase if any. Pete Krotje Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC ________________________________ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roger Bieberdorf Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 7:39 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Jabiru Engine Price Outlook Pete; I am considering a Lightning project. Is the engine purchased separately, and if so, how much is the 3300 under the offer below that would fit the Lightning? Roger Bieberdorf Reply to: rogerb@ruralelectric.com thanks, rb Pete <pete@flylightning.net> wrote: Hello All, As many of you know engine prices from our Jabiru competitors have just had a substantial increase. This is due mainly to the weakening of the US dollar against other world currencies. At Jabiru USA we are facing the same problem. The Aussie dollar is now at about $ .93 US. Back in 2001 when we started importing engines the Aussie dollar was $.46 US. As you can see with a little math, our costs have increased 100% since then. We are able to sell Jabiru engines at our current price because I was able to lock in some AU Dollars at a favorable rate. That's the only reason we have not increased prices already. I will run out of those locked in AU$ before the end of the year and at that time will have to increase prices. How much will the increase be? If I have to pay the current rate of exchange my costs will go up about $2,000.00 on a Jabiru 3300. There is no more margin to squeeze to hold down part of the increase. The bottom line is that we have about 35 engines left at the current price. These engines will be produced in Australia in November and December and arrive in the USA in January & February. Once these 35 are sold a new price will take effect. Please contact us if there are any questions. Pete Krotje Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, ________________________________ Be a better pen pal. http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential material for the s ole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e -mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Thank you for your cooperation




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