REFLECTOR: Reflector Digest, Vol 98, Issue 56
wimjhuisman
wimhuisman at gmail.com
Mon May 13 15:24:06 CDT 2013
Honorable inititiative, I would like to join, but the website does not not
allow me to become a member (yet).
Wim Huisman
N59WH
Op maandag 13 mei 2013 schreef (reflector-request at tvbf.org) het volgende:
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> 1. Performance - Exhaust System (Donald Bates)
> 2. Re: Performance - Exhaust System (Scott Derrick)
> 3. Velocity Owners and Builders Association (Reiff Lorenz)
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> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 11:02:09 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Donald Bates <aeroopt at yahoo.com <javascript:;>>
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> Subject: REFLECTOR: Performance - Exhaust System
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> I talked to Clinton at customaircraft.com today about ordering a four out
> exhaust system and there are of three of us now ordering them. If he gets a
> few more orders he says he can get the cost down a bit so heads up guys.
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> Don Bates
> N14B SRG 200 HP LYC IO360-C1C
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> From: Reiff Lorenz <Reiff at Lorenz.com>
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> Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity Owners and Builders Association
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> Announcing the Velocity Owners and Builders Association!
> http://www.VelocityOwners.com
>
> The SHORT version
>
> * We're forming a Velocity association, endorsed by the Factory,
> run by builders
>
> * This does not replace the Reflector or the Wiki; both will
> continue to exist.
>
> * There are benefits for builders and owners.
>
> * It gives the Velocity community a voice and vote in many EAA /
> FAA / AOPA issues.
>
> * Join now. Dues are only $10 per year if you sign up in the first
> week. $15 if you sign up before Oshkosh.
> http://www.VelocityOwners.com
>
> Velocity Owners and Builders Association (VOBA)
> Board of Advisors 2013
> Brett Ferrell
> Reiff Lorenz
> Brian Michalk
> Andy Millin
> Ken Mishler
>
>
>
> The LONG version
>
> The Velocity community has long been blessed with a very active community
> of owners and lots of builder resources provided by enthusiastic
> volunteers. What we have lacked is an official organization. One that can
> represent the Velocity community to the EAA, FAA, or AOPA. One that has the
> official approval of the Velocity Factory but is run, managed, and
> administrated by a group of Velocity owner/builder volunteers. One that
> provides some legal separation and liability protection for the dedicated
> individuals who give so much to our community.
>
> For these reasons, we are creating the Velocity Owners and Builders
> Association (VOBA)
>
> Before detailing what this organization will do for the community, it's
> important to point out what we're NOT going to do:
>
>
> 1. Replace or shut down the services and resources that many
> dedicated builders are already providing, like the Reflector, the Wiki, and
> the many fantastic builders blogs.
>
> 2. Replace the Velocity Factory as the definitive source of
> information, parts, or supplies
>
>
> So what will VOBA do? Here's what we've ALREADY accomplished:
>
>
> 1. Received the endorsement from the Velocity factory to establish
> the official organization for Velocity enthusiasts.
>
> 2. Joined the EAA Type Club Coalition (TCC). This is the official
> conduit for experimental aircraft type clubs to communicate with the EAA
> and FAA. When the FAA consults with the EAA on proposed rules and current
> problems, the EAA will reach the Velocity community through the TCC and
> VOBA. There are important issues like EAB safety, proposed mandates on
> builders, and the future of 100LL being decided. We need to ensure the
> voice of Velocity is at the table.
>
> 3. Set up an LLC to "own" the organization, the domain name, and all
> associated assets.
>
> 4. Set up a web site at http://www.VelocityOwners.com It's in the
> very early stages of development. Please send your suggestions,
> corrections, or even better, contributions. (Have ideas on what should be
> there? Write a few paragraphs and send it to
> suggestions at velocityowners.com <javascript:;><mailto:
> suggestions at velocityowners.com <javascript:;>>)
> Some features of the web-hosting platform that we've selected:
>
> a. Tracking of members and non-members. Information about members'
> aircraft is also stored.
>
> b. Unlimited features for members that want them. All of these can be
> configured to be public (available to anyone on the internet), private
> (VOBA members only), or restricted (invitation only, for things like
> committees that are working on a project together).
>
> i.
> photo albums - these can be personal albums, event-related, or dedicated
> to a particular topic or construction step
>
> ii.
> events, announcements, and communication lists
>
> iii.
> blogs - again, these can be personal builder blogs or a way to document
> significant events in the community
>
> iv. forums
> / email groups - would allow members to start/run specialty forums like for
> auto engines or retractable gear systems
>
> v.
> Unlimited hosting of large files, videos, documents, etc.
>
> c. A very flexible administrative system so multiple members can be
> involved in managing /administrating each of the features. This way we're
> not dependent on any one person if something needs to be changed, fixed, or
> added.
>
> d. A tech library where Velocity-specific topics can be addressed,
> important discussions can be archived, and critical information can reside
>
> e. Calendar of events and event registration
>
> f. Spouse / family memberships with their own logins and
> communication preferences
>
> g. An online store / shopping cart that we could use in the future
> for hats, shirts, stickers, etc.
>
> h. Ability to handle credit card transactions for membership, events,
> and merchandise
> Not all of the features are active or enabled. (For example, we don't
> currently have any merchandise to sell from the store.)
>
> 5. Established liability insurance for events hosted by Velocity
> Owners and Builders Association. This does not provide any aviation-related
> insurance (sorry!) but it can provide some general liability coverage for
> our cookouts and fly-ins.
>
> What's on our wish list? Here are some of our goals. The more members and
> volunteers we have, the better our chances of making these happen sooner:
>
>
> 1. Establish an official list of all owners, builders, and Velocity
> enthusiasts. There is no current way for the Velocity factory or community
> to reach all owners and builders with critical information. As VOBA gains
> in membership, and we compile a list of owners from FAA registration
> records and other databases, we'll end up with the best Velocity mailing
> list. This will be important if there are safety-related updates that must
> reach the whole community.
>
> 2. Build a database of aircraft. We can use this to track completion
> dates, awards won, purchase/sale data, and incidents. Good information on
> the fleet of Velocities will boost aircraft value, and provide market
> information for buyers and sellers. If we can compile usage data we may be
> able to reduce hull & flight liability insurance costs.
>
> 3. Negotiate group rates for aircraft insurance for any member that
> wants to participate.
>
> 4. Improve the website. We want to include pages on why future
> builders should consider a Velocity and how to buy or sell a completed &
> flying Velocity. Another idea: have an online builders manual side-by-side
> with suggestions from experienced builders, photos of that construction
> step and links to other members' blogs on that phase of building.
>
> 5. Re-launch the Velocity Views newsletter. This would not be easy,
> but if we find a dedicated editor, we'll have the infrastructure in place
> for collecting subscription fees and distributing printed and digital
> editions.
>
> 6. Attend the Type Club Coalition. Our organization is already a
> member, but we have to attend the meetings if we want to fully participate
> and be heard.
>
> 7. VOBA will donate to the Reflector and Wiki. These are great
> resources for the community and we want to help cover their costs if we can.
>
> You can help! All it takes is $10 and 10 minutes.
>
> * Sign up! Dues are only $10 per year if you sign up in the first
> week. $15 if you sign up before Oshkosh.
> http://www.VelocityOwners.com
>
> * Send a quick note to suggestions at velocityowners.com<javascript:;>
> <mailto:suggestions at velocityowners.com <javascript:;>> and let us know if
> you want to help with one or more of the projects or goals listed above.
>
> Velocity Owners and Builders Association
> Board of Advisors 2013
> Brett Ferrell
> Reiff Lorenz
> Brian Michalk
> Andy Millin
> Ken Mishler
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