The story as posted is Ron Longs side and view point, so take a moment and listen to some other facts:

1. I was unemployed at the time and approached by Ron.
2. I became friends with Ron, and shortly after entered into a building transaction.
3. I built 2 King Cats for Ron, he has not mentioned.
4. I would be called by him to meet out at the flying field to give instructions. This occured usually 3 to 4 times during the weekdays and usually on Sat and or Sundays. These meetings usaully started at 1pm and ended at 4-5 pm. These lessons lasted for almost 2 months. I was not at the field doing my own thing, I went there speciacally on Rons behalf. I spent my time, money, gasoline, and travel time on HIS BEHALF. I carried his plane from my home to the field, and back home at the end of the day.
5. When things broke, as they do I spent my time repairing for Ron to be ready for the next time.
6. For a while we even used my King Cat as His trainer.
7. His payment was not monetary, but the purchase of a P120, which then by Ron got upgraded to a P160.
8. Helping people is one of the nice things about our hobby, please see this is not payment for casual on the spot help.

So please put yourself in this position, would you build jets, repair jets, spend your personal time solely on the behalf of someone who wants to learn jets, meet at your local field transporting his jets during your business hours, and do this type of work over a 2 month period.

Is that person not entitled to compensation??

How much do professional builders charge to build King Cats and install all radio equipment to flyable condition. How much do you charge for your products or services?? How much do you charge for your time when it is specifically spent in a business transaction. Show me anyone who works, not helps, but "works for free" !

Kevin

PS Uncle Joe, Thanks for the insightful words.