Buz

Doug,

Yep,

Hi Paul,

Yes it is a small world. I hope to see some of you guys at Oshkosh next year. I have now flown 6 different Lightnings and it ia a great airplane. I will likely build one in the future.

Blue Skies,

Buz

Thanks, Geoff,

Send me a photo of your instructor's Lightning and I will put it in the Lightning newsletter.

Blue Skies,

Buz

Hi Everyone,

I just joined your group at the recommendation of an Aussie Lightning builder, so that makes me a new guy. It looks like you have a great site with lots of interest in sport aviation. Super! I am not new to aviation, having flown fighters in our Air Force for 28 years (including two combat tours in SEA) and been involved in sport aviation all of my life. All total, I have flown well over 100 aircraft, from jets to J3s, have build three experimental aircraft (Pitts S1, Vm-1 Esqual, and Zodiac 601XL), have restored three vintage aircraft (Ceaana 170B, Beech M-35 Bonanza, and 1940 Piper J3 Cub Sport), and have made the initial flight on seven different experimentals. My next build project will probably be an Arion Lightning, similar to the Esqual, but an updated design. As you can see, I love everything about sport aviation and the wonderful people you meet that share your interest. Thanks for letting me be a part of your group.

Blue Skies,

Buz Rich

Williamsburg, VA, USA