Thanks.

I'm a Cherokee driver (soon to be Mooney driver) while I finish the
research stage of working out what experimental to build.  While I
presently work alongside my A&P on my aircraft, and was raised on a "we
fix everything ourselves" ranch, I am definitely in the research /
learning stage of building my own aircraft.

Our (did I mention my very supportive woman?) mission characteristics
are long cross countries (therefore a need for decent speed) for
vacations built around three and four day weekends with two persons and
three to four days worth of luggage for useful load.

I've already decided on the rotary for an engine mostly for the inherent
safety characteristics that are touted in my research - if the engine
quits, it really doesn't "quit" more like operates at reduced power and
further, doesn't start throwing parts out the side of the engine.  A
smoother, quieter, minimal vibration appeals as well.

I haven't decided on a final airframe yet, although the Lancair and
Glasair are leading the pack in the kit category, and the Vision appeals
if I think I am up to starting from scratch.

Thank you for all your present (and future) help.  I look forward to
learning a lot from the participants on this list.

Later,
Robert E Keighley
Project Manager - IBM PMO
(913) 315-4697


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