REFLECTOR: Comparison

[Jorge Bujanda]

Now we are talking Larry.  

As long as the specs are reasonable, and any Velocity has more than 
plenty, I could not care less about whether I can put 50 pounds more 
luggage in a full airplane, when I think we pack too much stuff when we 
travel to begin with (Good I have the power to shrink baggage because I 
do the W&B).  Same with having four passengers and full tanks or not, 
when regardles of trip length my legs will not be longer than two hours 
each. Except for the first several times after getting my first car, I 
have never enjoyed pumping gas.  I think I will enjoy that again but for 
a long time.   And about speed...?   Even if I fly with others and 
arrive together, we will not be able to land all at once.  Actually, I 
prefer if it takes me a little longer (if you know what I mean) since my 
idea of flying fun is not the arrival, but the process of getting there.  

I can add several more reasons to Larry's list, but no real need for 
that.  We all have our own.  I respect everybody's approach to their 
recreational activity.  Personally, life is so competitive itself that 
the last thing I want is turn the activity I chose for recreation 
competitive too.  I have met great people that have helped me and with 
whom I have been able to share ideas. The experience so far has been far 
better than I thought.   I am sure Tom enjoys both his airplanes in 
different ways.  We can share the joy and sense of accomplishment of 
those we know too.  However, nothing like our own experience.  

Once done, I am sure I will have enjoyed the project and will enjoy 
flying as much with a 165k cruise as with a 185k.   I made a lot of 
thinking before deciding, and Scott Baker can attest to that,  but once 
I made the decision for my project, I have enjoyed every minute of it 
and have not looked at any other airplane since...  It would distract me 
and take away some of my enjoyment.  

Regards,
Jorge Bujanda



lawrence epstein wrote:

> If I had unlimitied cash, I would consider buying a Cirrus to fly, at 
> least until I finished my Velocity.
>
> Even if I bought a Cirrus, I would build my Velocity. I am building an 
> airplane because (others can fill in their own reasons):
>
> 1)I love the idea/process of building and think it is a really great 
> thing to do.
> 2)I like to fly and can't afford to buy a certified new aircraft 
> built/customized to my specs.
>
> In that order.
>
> I am building a Velocity because:
>
> 1)I think it looks really cool
> 2)I like it's performance/the way it flys
> 3)It fits my "mission"
> 4)It is (IMHO) a safe/stable design
>
> Larry Epstein
>
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