Inspiration, Page 01

There are several reasons.
    First of all, I love to fly! (Okay, that's the blinding fact of the obvious!) Actually, there are very few things in this life that are more exhilarating to me than flying high above the world and viewing it with the eyes of an eagle. Flying puts a lot of things in perspective; it reminds me of just how small I am, and how great God is!
    Secondly, building an airplane is an educational adventure. Not only will I know every detail about the airplane and how it goes together, but I will be able to repair it and maintain it myself, thus saving a ton of money. From a very early age, I have had a keen interest in knowing how things are put together, and what makes them "tick." My mother once told me that when I was a baby, I discovered a tiny hole in my crib mattress and persistantly picked at it until it became a much bigger hole, and I was able to pull out a bunch of the stuffing. I was probably trying to get to the "hardware" (the springs!) Who knows ... maybe I thought I could make an airplane out of it someday! Later, I graduated to disassembling my Tonka toys. Maybe it's time to put something together rather than take it apart!
    Thirdly, building my own aircraft is far cheaper than purchasing a factory built airplane with comparable features.
    And, finally, building my own aircraft is something I have dreamed about since high school. I was inspired by a Popular Mechanics magazine that came out in 1972 that featured a homebuilt, single-place, all-metal aircraft called the Teenie Two. It was designed by Cal Parker. There are still many T2's flying, but I want to build a two-place aircraft.