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I see the mention of my coupe being on the Canadian Owner Maintenance has stirred a few souls. I feel it is one of the few good things our government has done in recent years. Yes, there will be some people who will feel it's their licence to fly their plane until it comes to pieces, but they will definitely be in the minority. The plane can still be inspected or worked on by an aircraft mechanic, but the owner signs off his work, thus relieving the mechanic of any unseen problems caused by the owner. This, as some have said, is no different that the homebuilt scene. Many, even on this site, feel that anything that is not factory stock may be dangerous and should never be attempted. I feel this is quite wrong as long as some experience and common sense are close at hand. These planes are very simple machines. Every time we fly we take a chance that things can go wrong. Anyone who has had much to do with machinery learns that the best new machine available can let you down. Machines of any kind are fallible. We must do the best we can to keep things running smoothly. Some don't have the needed skill and some do. As adults we must be able to make that choice for ourselves and live or die by our decisions. Some experimenting and modification should be able to take place without big brother glaring over our shoulder. No one wants to be reckless, but I'd sooner have some fun and die in my coupe than a Ford Explorer blowing its tires on a six lane at cruise speed. We sometimes must stop being over-concerned about our precious skin and have some fun and take responsiblity for ourselves. I found at least six things in my current inspection by my self that several other "qualified" mechanics failed to see. There are some good AME's out there, but there are many expensive really bad ones. The coupes we fly are less complex that a top-of-the-line Honda ride-on mower. I know, I've worked on both as small engine repair is my line of work and I have restored three coupes. I just feel it's time to take some of the "mystery" out of it all, and get people's brains back to thinking. This ought to stir up you purists. Jon Page 415-C #2675 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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