---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 11/30/10: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 12:52 AM - [Please Read] - Last Official Day of List Fund Raiser! (Matt Dralle) 1. 03:39 PM - December Lightning Newsletter (N1BZRich@AOL.COM) 2. 08:12 PM - Voting for Lightning of the Year (N1BZRich@AOL.COM) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 12:52:52 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Lightning-List: [Please Read] - Last Official Day of List Fund Raiser! Dear Listers, Its November 30th and that means at least two things. For better or worse, its my 47th birthday! But it also means that its that last official day of the Matronics Email List Fund Raiser! If you been drooling over one of the really nice gifts that are available this year with a qualifying Contribution, then now is the time to jump on one!! If you've been meaning to make a Contribution this month but have been putting it off for some reason, NOW is the time! I will be posting the List of Contributors in a few days, so you'll probably want to be known as a person that supported the Lists! I want to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution this year in support of our Lists. It is your generosity that keeps this operation running and I don't ever forget it. Hopefully everyone feels the same. The List Contribution Web Site is fast and easy. Please support our habit by making your Contribution right now: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you to all in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:39:55 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM Subject: Lightning-List: December Lightning Newsletter All, The December 2010 issue of the Lightning Newsletter was sent to the websites that carry our newsletters Monday night, 29 November. I'm not sure is all of them have the new issue posted yet, but I am sure it soon will be. See a synopsis of the December contents below. Here are the sites where you can read the latest "Hangar Talk" newsletter. _http://www.flylightning.net/_ (http://www.flylightning.net/) _http://www.greenlandings.com/_ (http://www.greenlandings.com/) (http://www.flylightning.net/) _http://moonshineaviation.com/_ (http://moonshineaviation.com/) Featured in this issue is Bill Beasley's N226WB, which is this month's Lightning of the Month. There is also a great write up by Bill about building his jet and where he lives and hangars it. Beautiful airplane and beautiful hangar and home. Nice cars in the hangar also. Next is a recap of this past year's Lightnings of the months with photos of each monthly winner. Your job is to vote for the one you think should win "Lightning of the Year for 2010". Just email me directly to cast your vote: _N1BZRICH@AOL.COM_ (mailto:N1BZRICH@AOL.COM) The January 2011 issue will announce the winner. And speaking of the January 2011 issue of the Lightning newsletter, unless someone steps up to "take the stick", it will be the last issue; certainly the last issue that I will write. I have written the newsletter for 3 years now and I feel it is time for someone else that actually owns a Lightning to take over to provide new leadership and new energy. Ol' Buz needs a rest. I will still be occasionally writing for the newsletter, but will leave the leadership of the newsletter up to the new editor. Who will that be? Volunteers? In the News From the Factory section Nick covers some recent changes and I have also published his recent email about using auto fuel in your Lightning. My bottom line on that is - don't do it. Overall, you really aren't saving money with the potential future maintenance issues you will possibly have. There are also some great inputs in the other various sections - News from Builders and Flyers, Flying Safety Tips, Technical Tips, etc. Thanks to all of you that sent things for the newsletter. As always, I am requesting feedback on the newsletter and will pass your suggestions on to the next NCIC - Newsletter Commander in Chief. Remember I depend on you for content, article suggestions, and your comments for improvement. Don't be a stranger - write me with your suggestions or just to say hello. Blue Skies and happy flying, Buz Rich ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:12:21 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM Subject: Lightning-List: Voting for Lightning of the Year All, Votes for Lightning of the Year are starting to come in, and along with the votes, I have had one question as to exactly who can vote. The rules are simple; anyone that reads the newsletter can vote - or more specifically, if they read the December 2010 newsletter article about the Lightning of the Year, they can vote. So basically, the voting is open to anyone that is aware of the contest and looks at the photos in the December 2010 issue to see which Lightning of the Month they would like to see win Lightning of the Year. I think the winner last year had his family, friends, and EAA chapter send in votes, but the final tally was still extremely close. I think this year will be just as competitive because we have had some really beautiful monthly winners during the past year. Just to give me time to compile the votes and write up the article about the winner in the January 2011 issue, please try to get all votes into me no later than Monday, 27 December. Thanks. So send your vote directly to me at: _N1BZRICH@AOL.COM_ (mailto:N1BZRICH@AOL.COM) I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season. 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