On Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:25:39 -0600, "Jim Macklin"
wrote in
1c0Qf.116696$QW2.86247@dukeread08::

Bottom-line, a pilot who wants to work on "his" airplane
needs instruction.

Actually, he can do it without instruction if it is done under the
supervision of the holder of an A&P certificate.