REFLECTOR: What happened to the velocity views

[Scott Baker]

The paper version was published by Rick Lavoie, Lavoie Graphics, who
published the Velocity Views as a break-even money making proposition.  Many
Velocity builders objected the the $35/annual cost of the Views - stating
the only reason they subscribed was to receive the KPC information.  Rick
discontinued his work on the Views when it became apparent that it was a
money costing enterprise.  Velocity agrees that builders should not need to
pay for important service and safety information (KPC's) - which is why we
publish this information on the Velocity web site, free of charge, for all
builders.  Builder's hints, factory news, news of coming events - that sort
of thing is interesting to some - and considered "fluff" to others.  Rick
Lavoie offered to maintain an electronic version of the Views, for a fee,
which we at Velocity, Inc. were not willing to underwrite.  We undertook
publishing the new Velocity On Line version of the "Views" with Bredan
O'Riordan spearheading the work - acting as a webmaster and whip to get the
Velocity staff to write contributing articles.  Brendan is gone; we have a
new web person - but the main "arm twister to get things done" person is
gone.  Our 'problem' with publishing the newsletter stems to not having the
staff to spend the time needed to do a good job at editing and publishing
the articles - and the time available by senior staff to write articles.
Yes, it only takes 4 to 6 hours to write articles - but of late, we always
seem to be out of time - and we always seem to have a higher priority
servicing new and existing customers.

 KPC information is current - and is published independently from the
Velocity On Line newsletter - so no one is missing out on safety
information.  I has been suggested that KPC information be issued on the
Reflector and through the use of emails.  Not everyone monitors the
Reflector.  Not everyone provides Velocity, Inc. with their current email
address (email addresses are often changed - or have filters to block
messages).  Believe it or not, not everyone keeps us posted on their current
mailing address.  We've resigned ourself to publish KPC's on our web page -
trusting that everyone can find some way of connecting to the web to find
this information - either through their home or office computer - or if
necessary, at the local library.

SB




----- Original Message -----
From: "John Tvedte" <JohnT at comp-sol.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:47 PM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: What happened to the velocity views


Kevin,

That I agree with 110%.

I think if they are going to have a newsletter - then they should have
one - otherwise don't.  I hope you understand my reasoning - in terms of
an electronic version - if one wants it one paper, then print it out -
but it really doesn't have anything to do with the underlying problem.

I for one am very glad you are making your point - I hope the factory
listens - It's a very good point. :o)

John

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Kevin Baker
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 11:50 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: What happened to the velocity views

I guess my point was that the paper version was published like
clockwork.... every 3 months.   There has only been 1 or 2 electronic
versions . The last one being published last August (so far 7-8 months
ago) Not very consistent and who knows if there will be another one.

Thanks,
Kevin

At 09:20 AM 2/27/2006, you wrote:
>Well - I don't think I subscribe to that logic.
>
>The format of a newsletter is not indicative as to its being published.

>It still takes a couple of articles - and both are typically created
>with Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker, etc. programs today (well years ago,
>really - like 15+).
>
>I have all of the paper VV's - and the .pdf versions - I prefer the
>.pdf versions.  One fairly obvious benefit of the .pdf - is COLOR.... -

>and distribution cost is basically free.
>
>John
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org on behalf of Kevin Baker
>Sent: Mon 2/27/2006 8:55 AM
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list; Velocity Aircraft
>Owners and Builders list
>Cc:
>Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: What happened to the velocity views
>
>
>
>         I guess what I see is...
>
>         Paper VV = many many issues
>         Electronic VV = non-existant
>
>         So my vote would be the paper over the non-existant
electronic.
>         That way I would atleast get one.
>
>         Kevin
>
>
>
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