Lightning-List Digest Archive

Tue 03/17/09


Total Messages Posted: 6



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 01:07 PM - More on the newsletter. (N1BZRich@aol.com)
     2. 02:47 PM - Re: More on the newsletter. (Brian Whittingham)
     3. 05:03 PM - newsletter (Jim Langley)
     4. 06:31 PM - Re: newsletter (IFLYSMODEL@aol.com)
     5. 07:12 PM - Re: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 03/16/09 (Craig Sumner)
     6. 07:19 PM - Re: More on the newsletter. (Tex Mantell)
 
 
 


Message 1


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    Time: 01:07:16 PM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@aol.com
    Subject: More on the newsletter.
    All, My thanks to everyone that took the time and effort to respond to the email about the safety articles in the Lightning newsletter. We actually had very good response numbers with some answering on the list and some writing directly to me. I really do appreciate all of you sharing your thoughts and suggestions. It shows me that you really do care about YOUR newsletter. The basic question boils down to whether or not the newsletter should include safety information. While most readers agree that Lightning specific safety information would be appropriate, there was basically a 50/50 split on whether we should include generic flight safety articles that would apply to any aircraft. As the upcoming issue of the Lightning newsletter is now being written, I still have not made a final decision on this subject. However, in the upcoming April issue the Other Items and Final Thoughts sections will include two safety type articles that I had already written- one on crosswind landings and one on grass runway operations. Although both articles have some mention of the Lightning and some specific techniques that I use, both articles would probably be helpful to any type of aircraft. You can be the judge as to whether these are worthy of being in the newsletter and send me your thought after the April issue is published. Now, one other question, which kind of goes back to the newsletter survey I sent out some time ago. There has been a suggestion that the newsletter is too long - saying it is more like a magazine. So I am asking - What are your thoughts on how long the newsletter should be? And if you consider it too long, what type of articles or information presently covered should be totally cut to get it down to that length? Again, any and all suggestions are requested. I need your input to identify what our "target" really is. Other than that, don't forget to renew your subscription. ;-) Blue Skies, (Maybe tomorrow - been waiting three days to fly a friend to KSHD to pick up his Vagabond) Buz **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)


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    Time: 02:47:30 PM PST US
    From: Brian Whittingham <dashvii@hotmail.com>
    Subject: More on the newsletter.
    Buz=2C IMHO=2C the types of articles that should be included in future Lightnin g Newsletters should be specificly for the Lightning. I think that you can certainly cover even basic things like grass runway takeoffs and landings as seen from the Lightning driver's seat. I would think though that the ne wsletter should cover anything that might be unexpected difference that a L ightning owner might experience if they had only ever flown Cherokees and 1 72's before. I think this will help cut down the time and effort that you and Linda have to put into the newsletter as a side benefit to you. I real ly believe that the scope of the newsletter is narrower than we've made it. Having said that=2C I would be foolish not to read articles=2C even on the basics=2C from pilots like yourself who have a lot of time and more importa ntly=2C good decision making skills. My young mind and skills crave "quali fied knowledge." So=2C in short=2C I'm saying that you should scale down the Lightning Newsl etter and also be asked to write articles for AOPA. :-) Brian W. From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Lightning-List: More on the newsletter. All=2C My thanks to everyone that took the time and effort to respond to the e mail about the safety articles in the Lightning newsletter. We actually ha d very good response numbers with some answering on the list and some writi ng directly to me. I really do appreciate all of you sharing your thoughts and suggestions. It shows me that you really do care about YOUR newslette r. The basic question boils down to whether or not the newsletter should i nclude safety information. While most readers agree that Lightning specifi c safety information would be appropriate=2C there was basically a 50/50 sp lit on whether we should include generic flight safety articles that would apply to any aircraft. As the upcoming issue of the Lightning newsletter i s now being written=2C I still have not made a final decision on this subje ct. However=2C in the upcoming April issue the Other Items and Final Thoug hts sections will include two safety type articles that I had already writt en- one on crosswind landings and one on grass runway operations. Altho ugh both articles have some mention of the Lightning and some specific tech niques that I use=2C both articles would probably be helpful to any type of aircraft. You can be the judge as to whether these are worthy of being in the newsletter and send me your thought after the April issue is published . Now=2C one other question=2C which kind of goes back to the newsletter survey I sent out some time ago. There has been a suggestion that the news letter is too long - saying it is more like a magazine. So I am asking - W hat are your thoughts on how long the newsletter should be? And if you con sider it too long=2C what type of articles or information presently covered should be totally cut to get it down to that length? Again=2C any and all suggestions are requested. I need your input to identify what our "target " really is. Other than that=2C don't forget to renew your subscription. =3B-) Blue Skies=2C (Maybe tomorrow - been waiting three days to fly a friend to KSHD to pick up his Vagabond) Buz Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live=99 Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog- cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009


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    Time: 05:03:05 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: newsletter
    Buz: Thanks for the great work you are doing with spreading the knowledge around to the Lightning crowd. I wanted to respond to your question regarding the length of the newsletter. Understand that I am not complaining, but rather suggesting an alternate path. I believe the newsletter should be very focused with a lesser number of pages, (around 8 and no more than 15).. For example, Vans NL is 20 pages, Zenith is around 12 pages every other month, and Murphy just posts an update on their web site every so often. The newsletter could center around one or two feature articles of moderate to short length, (not more than a page). If there is a longer article to publish, maybe hold it to one for that month. Any other updates like reports, or customer feedback could be limited to a paragraph. Better to have more comments in short blurbs than one or two longer comments. Ancillary information like safety, or flying tips and the like should be Lightning specific and held to small articles, a couple of paragraphs. I love the idea of featuring a customer aircraft each month, but limit the page space for it to a quarter page. These are just a couple of things that stand out in my mind. I think if we optimize the space we are using we might find that the overall content stays about the same, but we cut the size of the newsletter in half. Jim! N730AL


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    Time: 06:31:33 PM PST US
    From: IFLYSMODEL@aol.com
    Subject: Re: newsletter
    Hey Buz: As usual, I am late in responding. I always have too much to do. I greatly appreciate your efforts at putting out a great news letter. It does seem to be getting longer, and must take a lot more of your time to write 25 - 28 pages than 8 - 15. Each an every one has been terrific as well as informative. I finally got time to re-balance my right tire/wheel and have gotten rid of most of my landing gear vibration. I agree with Jim's comments on the size of the newsletter. I can understand how it must be difficult keeping it under control (there is so much good stuff to write about). The Lightning is such a responsive light plane, I feel very fortunate that I was able to convince my wife to let me sell the Bonanza and build the Lightning. I would never be able to pull off the job you are doing and remain in awe as to your abilities. Please keep it coming. Lynn Nelsen N13LN ===================================================== **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62)


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    Time: 07:12:54 PM PST US
    From: "Craig Sumner" <craigsumner@comcast.net>
    Subject: RE: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 03/16/09
    Buz, I read my son's (Craig Aaron Sumner) reply "to all" regarding the safety section of our newsletter. Aaron really enjoys reading from the experienced pilots on lessons learned and tips that keep you from "buying the farm"! That said, I believe the feedback from our readers is headed where I was hoping to go with any future Safety topics. I think Linda is correct in not repeating what is in other magazines or newsletters. Lightning/Esqual safety specific topics would be great if we can keep them short and to the point. Craig Sumner N155JM


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    Time: 07:19:45 PM PST US
    From: "Tex Mantell" <wb2ssj@frontiernet.net>
    Subject: Re: More on the newsletter.
    Buz, as for the size of the newsletter that's entirely your call. Its your time and effort and what you spend doing it. Its really hard for me to put into words how much it is appreciated. I am sure that everyone gets plenty of info from reading it. They may not realize the time involved doing a newsletter. Your flying experience and the ability to put that into words is a gift most people don't have. We are blessed that you do such a good job. So you call the shots on this and just send me the address for the bill.




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