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1. 07:10 PM - New Subscriber Introduction (60Bubba)
2. 08:04 PM - Re: New Subscriber Introduction (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS)
3. 08:27 PM - Great News for the Lightning Newsletter (N1BZRich@aol.com)
4. 08:44 PM - Re: New Subscriber Introduction (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
5. 08:45 PM - Re: New Subscriber Introduction (Bernard Melendez, Jr.)
6. 08:58 PM - Re: Great News for the Lightning Newsletter (Bernard Melendez, Jr.)
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| Subject: | New Subscriber Introduction |
Hello to all,
I have been lurking around the Lightning List as well as the Lightning websites
(Arion's own and Max and Olena's) and finally got around to signing up. I am
a NAVY Helicopter pilot by training (It's OK Buz, some of my best friends are
Air Force), but I also enjoy fixed wing flying. I recently got some refresher
training in Pipers, and remembered how disappointing the rental fleet frequently
is. That led me to start looking at buying. Unfortunately, as you all know,
you can't buy much in the certified world for less than the cost of a very
nice new home. Enter homebuilts into my scan.
I was (and am) intrigued by the Van's RV line, but I just don't think I have 4-5
years worth of attention span. After searching the internet high and low, I
discovered the Arion Lightning, and think it my be right up my alley. Built
as an EAB, it seems I can get reasonable cruise speeds of over 130KT, while keeping
the fuel burn under control. The build cost seems reasonable, and I like
the idea of using a "real" airplane engine, even one with a relatively short
history, on this side of the pond at least.
I'm planning to build an IFR capable platform, just to offer a few more flight
planning options and the perceived added safety benefit of being able to get myself
out of inadvertent IMC. I'm still trying to determine if this is "legal"
I seem to be getting different info as I research. Does anyone know if there
is a definitive answer to this question? I'm assuming a properly certified
pilot, but I'm not sure about equipment and lightning protection. Any thoughts
would be much appreciated.
Finally, I wanted to say thanks for all those who contribute to this list and of
course the Newsletter. From the numerous pictures, stories, and Buz's colorful
commentary, I feel like I already know many of you. I look forward to meeting
some of you at the Sebring Light Sport Expo.
Cheers,
Case Garrison
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| Subject: | Re: New Subscriber Introduction |
Hi Case,
My Lightning is IFR-certified; if your airplane meets 91.205 equipment
requirements, it is legal to fly IFR.
I have a Chelton Sport system with backup airspeed, attitude, altimeter, and
a heated pitot tube. Good luck in your build; I definitely recommend the
builder assistance program if you want to finish quickly.
Linda Mathias
----- Original Message -----
From: "60Bubba" <casegarrison@att.net>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:07 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: New Subscriber Introduction
>
> Hello to all,
>
> I have been lurking around the Lightning List as well as the Lightning
> websites (Arion's own and Max and Olena's) and finally got around to
> signing up. I am a NAVY Helicopter pilot by training (It's OK Buz, some
> of my best friends are Air Force), but I also enjoy fixed wing flying. I
> recently got some refresher training in Pipers, and remembered how
> disappointing the rental fleet frequently is. That led me to start
> looking at buying. Unfortunately, as you all know, you can't buy much in
> the certified world for less than the cost of a very nice new home. Enter
> homebuilts into my scan.
>
> I was (and am) intrigued by the Van's RV line, but I just don't think I
> have 4-5 years worth of attention span. After searching the internet high
> and low, I discovered the Arion Lightning, and think it my be right up my
> alley. Built as an EAB, it seems I can get reasonable cruise speeds of
> over 130KT, while keeping the fuel burn under control. The build cost
> seems reasonable, and I like the idea of using a "real" airplane engine,
> even one with a relatively short history, on this side of the pond at
> least.
>
> I'm planning to build an IFR capable platform, just to offer a few more
> flight planning options and the perceived added safety benefit of being
> able to get myself out of inadvertent IMC. I'm still trying to determine
> if this is "legal" I seem to be getting different info as I research.
> Does anyone know if there is a definitive answer to this question? I'm
> assuming a properly certified pilot, but I'm not sure about equipment and
> lightning protection. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
>
> Finally, I wanted to say thanks for all those who contribute to this list
> and of course the Newsletter. From the numerous pictures, stories, and
> Buz's colorful commentary, I feel like I already know many of you. I look
> forward to meeting some of you at the Sebring Light Sport Expo.
>
> Cheers,
> Case Garrison
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325964#325964
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Great News for the Lightning Newsletter |
All,
Fantastic news; the Lightning Newsletter will definitely continue. I
am extremely pleased to be able to announce that we now have someone to
take over the Lightning Newsletter. John Jenkins, from Wisconsin, had
volunteered to "take the stick" and will begin producing the newsletter with the
February 2011 issue.
Not only is John an enthusiastic volunteer, he is also exceptionally
qualified to do so in that he has previously built and is now flying an
Esqual, and he is also currently building a Lightning. How's that for being
qualified? Additionally, John is a published author, having written several
books (at least one of them on aviation), so we are extremely lucky to have
someone with his background and experience to become the second ever
"commander in chief" of the Lightning newsletter.
So this email serves as the Official Change of Command of the
Lightning "Hangar Talk" Newsletter; Buz Rich passes the stick to John Jenkins.
I'm sure John will introduce himself to the Lightning community in the
February issue, but as a reminder to all of the newsletter readers, you still
have a very important job to do to help keep the newsletter informative and
interesting. Please, continue to submit material to John for publication.
I plan to stay very involved with the Lightning and my great friends
in Tennessee and, as time allows, will also continue to provide information,
articles, and photos to John for consideration for publication.
John's email address is _john.jenkins@chorus.net_
(mailto:john.jenkins@chorus.net)
Blue Skies and Thanks John,
Buz
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| Subject: | Re: New Subscriber Introduction |
Welcome aboard, Case. I'm sure the entire Lightning community will
welcome you to our esteemed group even though you are a Navy "chopper" pilot.
;-) Now that you have discovered the Lightning, your fixed wing flying is
about to become a lot more fun. Where are you stationed? Perhaps a current
Lightning flyer is near you and can provide a flight.
I just noticed that Linda has answered your question about an IFR certified
Lightning. As far as I know, she has the only currently flying Lightning
that is IFR certified. I considered getting my Esqual IFR certified when
I first built it and even called both the Atlanta and the Richmond FISDO
offices to ask what extra equipment would be required in addition to the
equipment I currently had. Both of them said a heated pitot tube would be
required and one office (can't remember which) also said that a VOR nav system
would be required to back up the installed GPS.
Good luck on your project. We are happy to have you join our group and
thank you for your service to our country.
Blue Skies,
Buz Rich
In a message dated 1/7/2011 10:10:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
casegarrison@att.net writes:
--> Lightning-List message posted by: "60Bubba" <casegarrison@att.net>
Hello to all,
I have been lurking around the Lightning List as well as the Lightning
websites (Arion's own and Max and Olena's) and finally got around to signing
up. I am a NAVY Helicopter pilot by training (It's OK Buz, some of my best
friends are Air Force), but I also enjoy fixed wing flying. I recently got
some refresher training in Pipers, and remembered how disappointing the
rental fleet frequently is. That led me to start looking at buying.
Unfortunately, as you all know, you can't buy much in the certified world for
less than the cost of a very nice new home. Enter homebuilts into my scan.
I was (and am) intrigued by the Van's RV line, but I just don't think I
have 4-5 years worth of attention span. After searching the internet high
and low, I discovered the Arion Lightning, and think it my be right up my
alley. Built as an EAB, it seems I can get reasonable cruise speeds of over
130KT, while keeping the fuel burn under control. The build cost seems
reasonable, and I like the idea of using a "real" airplane engine, even one
with a relatively short history, on this side of the pond at least.
I'm planning to build an IFR capable platform, just to offer a few more
flight planning options and the perceived added safety benefit of being able
to get myself out of inadvertent IMC. I'm still trying to determine if
this is "legal" I seem to be getting different info as I research. Does
anyone know if there is a definitive answer to this question? I'm assuming a
properly certified pilot, but I'm not sure about equipment and lightning
protection. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Finally, I wanted to say thanks for all those who contribute to this list
and of course the Newsletter. From the numerous pictures, stories, and
Buz's colorful commentary, I feel like I already know many of you. I look
forward to meeting some of you at the Sebring Light Sport Expo.
Cheers,
Case Garrison
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325964#325964
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| Subject: | Re: New Subscriber Introduction |
Where are you located Case? I think that we that subscribe to this list sho
uld start naming our location, just in case a builder, or wanna be builder,
wants to see what lurks in your workshop.
Bernardo Melendez, kit #110
Houston, in the great state of Texas
--- On Fri, 1/7/11, 60Bubba <casegarrison@att.net> wrote:
From: 60Bubba <casegarrison@att.net>
Subject: Lightning-List: New Subscriber Introduction
Hello to all,
I have been lurking around the Lightning List as well as the Lightning webs
ites (Arion's own and Max and Olena's) and finally got around to signing up
.- I am a NAVY Helicopter pilot by training (It's OK Buz, some of my best
friends are Air Force), but I also enjoy fixed wing flying.- I recently
got some refresher training in Pipers, and remembered how disappointing the
rental fleet frequently is.- That led me to start looking at buying.-
Unfortunately, as you all know, you can't buy much in the certified world f
or less than the cost of a very nice new home. Enter homebuilts into my sca
n.
I was (and am) intrigued by the Van's RV line, but I just don't think I hav
e 4-5 years worth of attention span.- After searching the internet high a
nd low, I discovered the Arion Lightning, and think it my be right up my al
ley.- Built as an EAB, it seems I can get reasonable cruise speeds of ove
r 130KT, while keeping the fuel burn under control.- The build cost seems
reasonable, and I like the idea of using a "real" airplane engine, even on
e with a relatively short history, on this side of the pond at least.
I'm planning to build an IFR capable platform, just to offer a few more fli
ght planning options and the perceived added safety benefit of being able t
o get myself out of inadvertent IMC.- I'm still trying to determine if th
is is "legal"- I seem to be getting different info as I research.- Does
anyone know if there is a definitive answer to this question?- I'm assum
ing a properly certified pilot, but I'm not sure about equipment and lightn
ing protection.- Any thoughts would be much appreciated.-
Finally, I wanted to say thanks for all those who contribute to this list a
nd of course the Newsletter.- From the numerous pictures, stories, and Bu
z's colorful commentary, I feel like I already know many of you.- I look
forward to meeting some of you at the Sebring Light Sport Expo.
Cheers,
Case Garrison
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325964#325964
le, List Admin.
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| Subject: | Re: Great News for the Lightning Newsletter |
John and Buz,
Let me be the first to congratulate John and thank him for undertaking this
newsletter endeavor. I know that much effort is required to do so, and I,
for one, will try to contribute whatever hints and kinks and commentary tha
t I can come up with during my build to share with other builders.
And to Buz, I want to personally thank you for your hard work in keeping us
abreast and entertained with your newsletter publications for all this tim
e. You deserve a break. Well done!
Regards,
Bernardo Melendez
Kit 110 and Corby Starlet
Bernardo-Melendez, Realtor
Professional Real Estate Inspector ALIANZA INSPECTIONS
Mobile:-- 281.536.9052 Bernardo@AlianzaInspections.com
--- On Fri, 1/7/11, N1BZRich@aol.com <N1BZRich@aol.com> wrote:
From: N1BZRich@aol.com <N1BZRich@aol.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Great News for the Lightning Newsletter
=0A=0A =0A=0AAll,=0A----Fantastic news; the Lightning =0ANewsletter
will definitely continue.- I am extremely pleased to be able =0Ato-ann
ounce that we now have someone to take over the Lightning =0ANewsletter.-
John Jenkins, from Wisconsin, =0Ahad volunteered to "take the stick" and w
ill begin producing the newsletter with =0Athe February 2011 issue.- =0A
----Not only is John an =0Aenthusiastic volunteer, he is also excep
tionally qualified to do so in that he =0Ahas previously-built and is now
flying an Esqual,-and he is also =0Acurrently building a Lightning.- H
ow's that for being qualified?- =0A-Additionally, John-is a published
author, having written several =0Abooks (at least one of them on aviation)
, so we are extremely lucky to have =0Asomeone with his background and expe
rience to become the second ever "commander =0Ain chief" of the Lightning n
ewsletter.- =0A----So this email serves as the =0AOfficial Change
of Command of the Lightning "Hangar Talk" Newsletter; Buz =0ARich-passes
the stick to John-Jenkins.---I'm sure John =0Awill introduce himse
lf to the Lightning community in the February issue, but as =0Aa reminder t
o all of the newsletter readers, you still have a very important job =0Ato
do to help keep the newsletter informative and =0Ainteresting.---Plea
se, =0Acontinue to submit material to John for publication.-- =0A=0A-
---I plan to stay very involved =0Awith the Lightning and my great fr
iends in Tennessee and, as time =0Aallows,-will also continue to provide
information, articles, and photos to =0AJohn for consideration for publicat
ion.-- =0A=0A--------John's =0Aemail address is john.je
nkins@chorus.net=0ABlue Skies and Thanks John,=0ABuz =0A---=0A--
- =0A=0A
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