Rex

nice work creating a meaningful dialogue regarding our hobby but specifically within the experimental arena. The posts throughout have been informative and constructive. i assume your initial 3 points are items to get the moss off the rolling stone, so to speak.

The only thing i would like to add to the discussion is a level "expectation" from our fellow jet enthusiasts. I hope we can all "expect" our peers to have the fundamental understanding of responsibility to follow AMA rules and "expect" them to educate themselves regarding the process behind the experimental regulations.

the digital age and the ability to instant message with someone halfway around the world (olnico, jeremy, big john redman, bobwilcox the list can go on forever etc. etc.) makes it pretty tough for anyone to say "i didn't know" anymore.

Sure, not all things are written down and might even require you to have some mentor ship or life experience to gain the knowledge (don't lick the light socket son...zap....what did i just tell you......etc.) but these days basic information can be derived from simply typing a query into your favorite search engine ( askjeeves, google,yahoo, bing etc) LOL and a reasonable answer can be attained.

(if there isn't one already created) we should build a ready reference thread or document that members can list the kit airplane they built, dry / wet weight RTF, their installation configuration and the CG both manufacturer recommended and actual validated CG utilized etc.

cheers
buck

ps, i agree i hope Lewis Patton or any other CD doesn't have to stand around and babysit anyone. Man Up!! don't ya think?

ooops corrected previous typo