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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Well, I went down to Sun n Fun actually to look at other aircraft and see what else was available that would fit my mission.  While walking around, I can upon the Lightning display.  All the guys were there and readily encouraged me to get in the Lightning Demo aircraft.  (This was not available when I visited Shelbyville).



My brother in law and I both got in the airplane and the difference in room caught me by surprise!  I not only fit, but had a little space from the top of my head to the bottom of the closed canopy!



This was in an aircraft that had seat cusions in it; but not fat ones, like what I sat in previously.



Anyway, we looked at each other and he said, "you really want to make the Lightning work don't you?"  We gave each other the thumbs up and after speaking with Ryan from GL, my Lightning and Engine will be coming shortly.  Fortunatly for me GL already had one in the queue, and I was able to grab it!



Thanks to all for your encouragement and help.  I am really excited to get started when the aircraft get's here!



Jim!

Colin K.

Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Posts: 157
Location: Oklahoma

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:36 am Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Congratulations Jim!



I will follow your progress with the build and first flight with great

interest!

Colin K.

OK



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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:52 am Post subject: Re: A New Lightning Owner!

Thanks Colin, I'm really excited.  It's good to put the search process to bed and get on with the project!



I will be putting up a web site to document the build process; URL TBD.  



My plans are to participate in the GL builder's assist program, but I will probably do a bit more of the build myself than normal.



I already have a concept working in my head for the panel design.



First step is to study the build manual...

lbmathias(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:37 am Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Jim,



    Congratulations on your Lightning purchase!   Sounds like you are 

already thinking about your panel design; I can recommend a good panel 

builder if you are interested.  Avionics Systems of Leesburg, VA does 

excellent work (you can see some of their work at www.avionikits.com) and 

they provide great support during the installation and operation of the 

equipment.   I had a problem with the EFIS in my Chelton system (which 

turned out to be a bad hard drive in the Primary Flight Display) but 

Avionics Systems provided every possible assistance during the 

troubleshooting process.    They are great guys to work with!



                                                Linda Mathias



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Rick

Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Posts: 113
Location: Colonial Beach, Virginia

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Congratulations on joining the "club", Jim.

Was wondering if you had abandoned the cause there for a bit.

Good you were able to sit in the demo plane at S-n-F, a little ajusting here 

and there makes a world of difference.

Look forward to seeing your build and final product as it comes 

together...good luck to you!



Rick

N727RB



 	  Quote: 	
		  From: "pequeajim" <pequeajim(at)gmail.com>

Reply-To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:12:58 -0700






Well, I went down to Sun n Fun actually to look at other aircraft and see 

what else was available that would fit my mission.  While walking around, I 

can upon the Lightning display.  All the guys were there and readily 

encouraged me to get in the Lightning Demo aircraft.  (This was not 

available when I visited Shelbyville).



My brother in law and I both got in the airplane and the difference in room 

caught me by surprise!  I not only fit, but had a little space from the top 

of my head to the bottom of the closed canopy!



This was in an aircraft that had seat cusions in it; but not fat ones, like 

what I sat in previously.



Anyway, we looked at each other and he said, "you really want to make the 

Lightning work don't you?"  We gave each other the thumbs up and after 

speaking with Ryan from GL, my Lightning and Engine will be coming shortly. 

  Fortunatly for me GL already had one in the queue, and I was able to grab 

it!



Thanks to all for your encouragement and help.  I am really excited to get 

started when the aircraft get's here!



Jim!




	


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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Thanks Rick:



The check for the kit goes out to Green Landings tomorrow.  I almost

abandoned the Lightning, but gave it one last try at Sun n Fun.  Boy, I'm

glad I did!



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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Thanks Linda.  Good to know I will be one of the Lightning crowd!  I will be

building my panel myself.  With my electrical engineering and computer

programming background, I should be good to go on it.



Plus, the builder assist at Green Landings will make things easier too.



Jim!



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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:07 am Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Hey, we're moving forward.  I just reserved N730AL for my Lightning!

  

 7/30 is my wife's birthday.



 

 On 4/23/07, Jim Langley <pequeajim(at)gmail.com (pequeajim(at)gmail.com)> wrote: [quote]Thanks Rick:



The check for the kit goes out to Green Landings tomorrow.  I almost

abandoned the Lightning, but gave it one last try at Sun n Fun.  Boy, I'm 

glad I did!



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Rick

Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Posts: 113
Location: Colonial Beach, Virginia

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

LOL!

Jim, you are definitely a man who is thinking ahead......



I can hear it now..."But Honey, we need this EFIS system to put in OUR 

airplane"

And the required "Gee Sweetie, OUR Lightning needs to have this beautiful 

paint job".

And,"Yes dear, we do need this Interior put in OUR airplane".

Yup, DEFINITELY a smart guy thinking ahead!                                 





Rick

N727RB



 	  Quote: 	
		  From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim(at)gmail.com>

Reply-To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: A New Lightning Owner!

Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:07:10 -0400



Hey, we're moving forward.  I just reserved N730AL for my Lightning!



7/30 is my wife's birthday.


	


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pequeajim

Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Posts: 708
Location: New Holland, PA

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject: A New Lightning Owner!

Wow, I wasn't going to push it to the point of the EFIS, but hey, what a great suggestion!



 On 4/29/07, Rick Bowen <rollnloop(at)hotmail.com (rollnloop(at)hotmail.com)> wrote: [quote]--> Lightning-List message posted by: "Rick Bowen" < rollnloop(at)hotmail.com (rollnloop(at)hotmail.com)>



LOL!

Jim, you are definitely a man who is thinking ahead......



I can hear it now..."But Honey, we need this EFIS system to put in OUR

airplane"

And the required "Gee Sweetie, OUR Lightning needs to have this beautiful 

paint job".

And,"Yes dear, we do need this Interior put in OUR airplane".

Yup, DEFINITELY a smart guy thinking ahead!





Rick

N727RB



 	  Quote: 	
		  From: "Jim Langley" < pequeajim(at)gmail.com (pequeajim(at)gmail.com)>

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To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com (lightning-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: Re: A New Lightning Owner! 

Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:07:10 -0400



Hey, we're moving forward.  I just reserved N730AL for my Lightning!



7/30 is my wife's birthday.


	


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