I haven't posted anything on this site about my thoughts about Vans Facebook comments on my airplane, but I noticed Vans is still commenting this time in Sport Aviation.
Sport Aviation gave me a heads up on Vans request to place his Facebook article in the August issue. I asked if they could include my comments, but they said his article would take up all the allowable space available for this section of the magazine. They did say they would include a link to my web site.
I sent Vans a personal email asking why he decided to single me out when there have been many before me with RV modifications ? corvette engine, 3 seat RV6, floats and a complete redesign of the RV10 cabin top for a few. I didn?t expect an answer nor did I get one. Except for the seat adjustment lever I sold, I was not making parts or plans on what I did. All I did was share my ideas and methods on what I did.
Sport Aviation sent an email to me shortly after my first flight inquiring about my airplane. They had been following my changes and wanted to do an article on it. At the time I thought this was great, but now knowing the repercussions, I would have turned them down. When my aircraft was judged at Sun n Fun, I wasn?t even at the aircraft. I had only bought the ?Do Not Touch? sign to place on my propeller with my information on it. Not wanting to stay for the airshow, I left about 2 hours after I arrived.
Guys, I have to be honest. This whole thing has really taken the wind out of my sails and given me nothing but grief. My only intention was to complement the RV10 aircraft which I still think is a great aircraft.
Greg...
Sport Aviation gave me a heads up on Vans request to place his Facebook article in the August issue. I asked if they could include my comments, but they said his article would take up all the allowable space available for this section of the magazine. They did say they would include a link to my web site.
I sent Vans a personal email asking why he decided to single me out when there have been many before me with RV modifications ? corvette engine, 3 seat RV6, floats and a complete redesign of the RV10 cabin top for a few. I didn?t expect an answer nor did I get one. Except for the seat adjustment lever I sold, I was not making parts or plans on what I did. All I did was share my ideas and methods on what I did.
Sport Aviation sent an email to me shortly after my first flight inquiring about my airplane. They had been following my changes and wanted to do an article on it. At the time I thought this was great, but now knowing the repercussions, I would have turned them down. When my aircraft was judged at Sun n Fun, I wasn?t even at the aircraft. I had only bought the ?Do Not Touch? sign to place on my propeller with my information on it. Not wanting to stay for the airshow, I left about 2 hours after I arrived.
Guys, I have to be honest. This whole thing has really taken the wind out of my sails and given me nothing but grief. My only intention was to complement the RV10 aircraft which I still think is a great aircraft.
Greg...