My experience with groups over the years has been that service work is the key to success.
I pointed out a number of cosmetic defects on my new coup to my A&P. His response was, "Did you buy it to fly or to show?" Fly was my answer. Where to fly is the problem. Most small airport cafes have closed over the years so destination flying is becoming more problematic. More fly-ins seems to be the answer and once you have hosted one, you have the experience to host another. It will be easier the second time. Along this line, an experienced host might be willing to go help a new person set up a fly-in. The fly-in need not be a 4 day affair. A one day, one or two hour lunch meeting with a speaker could work. A topic might be Cleveland brakes or filling out a 337 or just hamburgers on a grill with socializing. A report to Coupe Capers would provide some needed material to fill the publication. An occasional fly-in to show off the latest paint job and new interior would be good for some pilots. Others, like myself, are working on getting the plane to fly level and could only win a trophy if it was awarded for the most dents in the leading edge of the wings. (A previous owner got caught flying in a hail storm) I strongly suspect that Coupe Capers will evolve into an on line knowledge base with text and photos and a bulletin board for announcements. An annual access fee would be required. Mike @C35 --- In [email protected], Linda Abrams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gentlemen, > I believe the list of new EOC members still appears in Coupe Capers, > likewise the suggestion that the Wing leaders contact the new members. > -Linda > N3437H (Sky Sprite) > L.A. >
