Thanks for the information, Dave. I hope you don't think that I'm an
EAA detractor, because I'm not. In fact, I can't figure out how or
why some people are so down on an organization that has done so much
for GA,

Because I don't see that as the function of the EAA. I first joined
back in 1964 because it was a "club" of, by, and for homebuilders.
Paul then took it off on a "warbird" kick and then along came Tom
who saw it as a money making operation.

WE have the AOPA to promote General Aviation.

I understand your point, Bob, but I don't think EAA has lost sight of the
fact that home-building is their purpose.

All you have to do is look at the fabulous array of homebuilt aircraft --
none of which existed prior to EAA -- to see that they have been pretty
effective at what they do.

And, quite frankly, it is all the homebuilder articles in Sport Aviation
that have given me the yawns -- but I understand that the magazine exists
for that purpose, so I'm not about to bitch. I just skim past the endless
"Bucking Rivets" articles, and move on to Amy Laboda's column.

Personally, I think Scott Spangler (Sport Aviation's editor) has done a very
good job of finding a balance between making the magazine an endless parade
of "How to Build a Wing Rib" articles and too many "Flying the Citation"
articles. He's got a delicate act, trying to keep everyone happy.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"