Alex, good to see the changes you're making to the website. The forum and blog could be really useful to we owners of AeroAdventure products. First question: What will be the core subject matter for the Forum vs the Blog? Is the Forum a place for we owners/operators to share experience, ask questions, get advice, provide heads-up, etc? And the blog for you to post important information, build tips, and make suggestions?
In the appropriate place, then, one thing to consider starting with might be the following: a list of critical inspection items on preflight that might be overlooked; how to check the condition of wear items like brakes, carburetor boots, bearings, air filters, springs, etc.; the best prop tape for our use; how to replace wear items like bearings, brakes, prop tape, tires, batteries, fuel/oil/water hoses, etc. A good one might be to reference the recent articles in EAA's Sport Aviation Magazine that discussed the Bing 64 carbuetor in detail.
The Forum could be used by we operators to post photos of and describe our favorite Aventura playgrounds, trips, meetups, fly-ins, etc. It would be nice to hear from other operators and what they have learned or are concerned about.
Thanks, Alex.
--Ron Gardner
BIG announcement not on web page. not in blog, not on forum.
WTF?
I have been following the Aventura for years, recently I dusted off my 45 year old log book that has 40 hours ( about 20 solo) including 150 mile X country. I tried to start training again with Billy Simmons, the original test pilot for the Aventura, but he lost his CFI medical, so started with RJM in Punta Gorda in Gobosh 700's. last winter.
I am THRILLEDto hear that Aero Adventures is now giving primary training in Aventuras, and I cant wait to get back to Florida to finish my training finally after 45 years, and earn my ticket. A flying club here on Cape Cod is looking to expand from the IFR 172 they own to a light sport plane. they want a tail dragger, so I plan to present them with the Aventura at the next meeting in oct. before I head to florida for the winter. If anyone knows of inexpensive accomodations in Deland and has any suggestions on intensive training and check ride experience in an Aventura, Buckineer, or Searay, I would like to talk to you
Mike Schreibman. 239 896 7552
Sounds good. I'll give it some thought. :)
Ron, glad to see you here! yes so the BLOG is to address things like you mentioned and topics customers want to see. the forum is where everyone can interact with each other. This way if you have an issue you can collect the knowledge of the group.