On 10 Jan 2006 03:59:39 -0800, "Lou" wrote:

The designer may hate it when you change a few things, but as many
people have pointed out, every pilot is different. Some changes are a
need and some are for want. Is this any different then a person
customizing a harley to their liking and calling it a Harley?

Not at all, it's exactly the same. Now, point out where Harley-Davidson
publishes the design data that one can use to make modifications.

Homebuilding *is* about experimentation, no question. I just feel that if
someone wants to make changes to an existing aircraft, they shouldn't be
offended if the original designer declines to help. If one owns the plans to
the aircraft, you have all the information you need to compute the effects of
your changes, using standard aircraft design books.

Ron Wanttaja