REFLECTOR: Velocity University - October 3-5

[lawrence epstein]

I would love to come, but I have to be in Orlando 2 weeks later for business and can't take the time twice and make the flight.

Take good notes everyone!

Larry Epstein



> From: sbakr at comcast.net
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:22:04 -0400
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Velocity University - October 3-5
> 
> Hi Kevin,
> The cost of transportation is definately becoming a factor in making travel 
> decisions.
> Still, there are good prices to be had on air fares - and Orlando is less 
> than a 4-hour flight from New England; Chicago; St. Louis; and down through 
> Texas.
> Everyone at the factory understands and appreciates the $$ costs incurred by 
> everyone to come to Sebastian.  While we want everyone to have a great time 
> at VU-2008, this is not an entertainment event.  It's a builders symposium 
> that is filled with information that every builder should be familiar.  The 
> builder's symposium at Velocity University is about five times the size of 
> the program in Dallas.  The Velocity Service Center offers a shop 
> environment for the composite and mechanical workshops.  Velocity has 
> conservatively invested $10K to organize this event at its home base in 
> Sebastian.  The cost to duplicate this effort anywhere else would be 
> prohibitive.
> Many builders feel that they are doing a wonderful job at putting together 
> their aircraft.  Indeed, most are - but some are missing or misunderstanding 
> some of the fundamental elements of how to put an aircraft together safely. 
> This program is for the builders, not for Velocity.  I wish I could do a 
> better job of communicating  to builders that they owe it to themselves to 
> take the time to attend.
> Best,
> Scott Baker
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kevin Baker" <flykb at verizon.net>
> To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:07 PM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Velocity University - October 3-5
> 
> 
> > Hi Scott,
> > Sounds like a great event.
> > Just my 2 c...   The 1st Velocity University was in Dallas. I think
> > more folks attended (or signed up) due to the fact that it was
> > centrally located in the country and it was easier for folks to get there.
> > I would be able to attend if like before, but am unable to get way
> > over to Florida for the event   :-(
> >
> > I know logistically it is much easier in Florida.. .. just me 2
> > cents.... and thoughts.
> >
> > Sorry I will miss it....
> >
> > Kevin Baker
> >
> >
> > On 9/25/2008 5:53:14 PM, Scott Baker (sbakr at comcast.net) wrote:
> > > All,
> > >
> > > Velocity University begins next Friday, October 3rd in Sebastian, FL.
> > > The number of people who have pre-registered is very low. About 30 
> > > people
> > > have signed up.
> > > I'm sure that more are planning to attend - if this is you, please
> > call soon to let us know. Please call Art Jones at the factory office
> > (772)589-1860.
> > > I am not sure why more Velocity have not shown an interest in
> > attending what will be a great event. The program has 18-different
> > speakers who are looking forward to share their knowledge on
> > everything from basic composites to first flight. I am very excited
> > to hear words from Peter Diamandis, founder of the X-Prize, speak at
> > the Saturday dinner. Granger Whitelaw, founder of the Rocket Racking
> > League and chairman of the board for Velocity, Inc will give words of
> > welcome and talk about rocket powered Velocity aircraft and the
> > Rocket Racing League. Larry Van Pelt will speak on flight testing -
> > preparing for first flights and conducting a safe and effective
> > Phase-1 flight test program. Tim Casey from Garmin International will
> > talk about the new G900X system, now with synthetic vision, for
> > Velocity aircraft. Don George (Don George Aircraft) will share
> > information about new and overhauled aircraft engines and performance
> > options for experimental engines - and more. See
> > www.velocityaircraft.com and click
> >
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