Bob,

Finally, I must apologize for the tone of my replies to Clyde but it really
does **** me off when people jump into a discussion with comments that are
clearly not based on facts and direct experience. I don't have anything to
gain by trying to convince someone else to build the same plane I am
building.

You sure don't need to convince me of that.

In fact, I have been brutally honest in my comments to some potiential
builders
over the years. Based on Pauls comments, it appears that he has done his
homework and the mission profile he outlined does fit the Cruiser. I
believe

Sure does.

The Velocity is still a serious contender as well - slight change. It's
going to be one of those two, though. I will be getting a demo ride in
a Velocity in the next couple weeks (and I'll report here in depth).


The Velocity is without a doubt one of the sexiest aircraft around. I love the
look of the plane and had a large poster of it on my office wall for a long
time. For some strange reason, my wife did NOT agree with my opinion of the
airplane. At the time I was making the decision, the only available Velocity
kit did not have enough baggage room to suit me. The newer Velocity XL kit
solved that problem. I also didn't care for the way the Velocity handled on
takeoff and landing but that was a personal preference.

that Cruiser will fit his requirements in every way and I will offer all
possible assistance to him during the construction process. I made the
same
offer to Dave Tate and several other KIS builders over the last few years
and
several have taken me up of that offer. That is the same offer I am making
to
Paul and it has nothing to do with some personal gain.

The facts that you are building a Cruiser and that your site exists
probably increases the odds of me building one by 30% or better. :-)
Your site is truly a wealth of knowledge, and I've seen enough of your
posts over the years to know that you're generous with your time and
have no doubts about you being serious about the offer to help. It's
much appreciated!


Thanks. Now if I could just get back a small percentage of the time I have
spent on the web site, I might just finish my own plane. BG In fact, that
is the one issue I have NOT seen you post any budget numbers on. You have done
your homework on your mission profile, on the available kits, and the costs but
have you really looked at the cost of time and the effect on your family?
Don't discount that part of the building process and if at all possible, get
the significant others involved in the process. You will need their support if
not directly their help.





Bob Reed
www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site)
KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress....

"Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice,
pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!"
(M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman)