[net.aviation] Grycopter help needed...

derrick@mcc-db.UUCP (Dwayne Derrick) (02/11/85)

I would like to hear any and all opinions,experiences, and or comments
about the infamous Benson Grycopter. I have read some literature (only
sales catalog) in regards to the saftey, performance etc.... The general
opinion that I get is that they are somewhat unsafe? Any facts to these
rumors?

As a novice to the field of aviation, I will use these replies to draw my
conclusion to the question of: To build or not to build.


All responses are greatly appreciated.

                                            

adm@cbneb.UUCP (02/15/85)

****aircraft building is 90% patience*******

If you plan on building any type of aircraft, I would strongly 
recomend that you join the Experimental Aircraft Association.
If you don't know of a local chapter a call to national headquarters
in Oshkosh Wisconsin will get you a list of the nearest chapters to you.
Even if you don't join a local, join the national to recieve
the "SPORT AVIATION" magazine. It carrys many informative articles
on aircraft building techniques and safety reports. 

	address: EAA 			Ph (414)426-4800
		Wittman Airfield, 
		Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-2591

My second recomendation would be to writre to the kit manufacturer
and ask for a list of customers near you for first hand opinions.
All others can only speculate.
(I'm building a Monnett Sonerai IIL )

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