Quickie fatality

This builder was unknown to the California Quickie community. So far, non
of our guys have come forward and said this builder had contacted any of
them about flight testing, quirks and handling characteristics of the Q
breed. Since the builder listed it as a "QZ" he may have designed in some
changes.

We have several planes flying with over 1,000 hours and lots of experience.
However, it is not a plane that someone can just jump into. This is the
second first-flight fatality we have suffered this year. Please, no more!

If you are building a Quickie, Q-2, Tri-Q, or Q-200, please tap into the
resources. We have an excellent builders organization and e-mail list.
There are also many guys around the country willing to look your project
over and lend their knowledgeable advice.

It's a fun plane, you just have to know what you're getting into. Here's a
couple of useful links for those interested in more info.
http://www.quickiebuilders.org/index.htm

http://home.globaleyes.net/shoskins/wantQuickie.html

See you at Oshkosh.

Sam Hoskins
Quickie Q-200 1,302 hrs.