Jim’s Lightning - Resources

JimsLightning

For more information on this beautiful aircraft, please visit www.flylightning.net.

For the Lightning newsletter, use the links below, or visit www.flylightning.net/Newsletters.htm.

Thank you Buz for getting the news out!  Along with the newsgroup, and Arion Aircraft

February - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 1

News from the factory, News from the Dealers, Frapper Map, Notes on Gear Shimmy, Up and Coming Events, Lightning Skunk Works

March - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 2

Lightning History, News from the Factory, News from the Dealers, Reports from Tex and Earl Shimmy, Up and Coming Events, Lightning Skunk Works

April - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 3

News Flash - 2008 Demo, News from the Factory, News from the Dealers, “How I Chose the Lightning by Jim, Reports from Linda and Jerry, Lightning Skunk Works, List of Lightning Owners and Serial Numbers

May - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 4

News Flash - 2008 Completed demo, News from the Factory, News from the Dealers, News from the Builders, Reader Feedback, Lightning Skunk Works,

June - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 5

Earl Ferguson record flight, News from the Factory, News from the Dealers, News from the Builders, Reader Feedback, “Do your homework before your first flight”,

July - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 6

A Tribute Jerry Van Heeswyk; 2008 Demo Flight Report; News from the Factory; Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

August - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 7

Oshkosh Report; New Wing Tips; News from the Factory; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

September - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 8

51% Response New Wing Tips; News from the Factory; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

October - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 9

2008 Lightning Fly-In; Centerfold of the Month, News from the Factory; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

November - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 10

Two Build Reports, News from the Factory; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

December - 2008
Volume 1 - Issue 11

Various Reports, News from the Factory; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

Janurary - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 1

Lead Story Bill Brown and Peter Mitchell, Lightning SLSA Testing Update; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

February - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 2

Lead Story Joe Cooper - Living with my Lightning, Lightning SLSA Testing Update; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

March - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 3

Lead Stories Carl & Pat Beatrice - Sebring 2009; Jim Langley - MGL EFIS, Lightning SLSA Testing Update; News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

April - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 4

Lead Stories Mitchell and Cleavinger- LS-1 Update, News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

May - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 5

Sun n Fun Issue!  LS-1 is a reality, News from the Dealers Tips & Tricks; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Upcoming Events; Lightning Skunk Works; Reader Feedback; Final thoughts

June - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 6

Flight Testing Your Homebuilt, News from the Dealers; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Safety Items; Engine Clinic; Lightning Skunk Works; Technical Tips; Final thoughts

July - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 7

News from the Dealers; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Safety Items; Engine Clinic; Lightning Skunk Works; Technical Tips; Final thoughts

August - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 8

OSHKOSH 2009! News from the Dealers; First flights; Lightning Sales Update, News from Builders and Flyers; Safety Items; Engine Clinic; Lightning Skunk Works; Technical Tips; Final thoughts

September - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 9

News from the Dealers; Travelogue on a trip to Idaho; by Dick Cleavinger, Flight report on the new ASTM-certified LS-1 Lightning, HACman mixture control leaning system,News from Builders and Flyers; Safety Items; Engine Clinic; Lightning Skunk Works; Technical Tips; Final thoughts

October - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 10

Lightning of the Month, The “Real” Lightning, Lightning Dealers, News From the Dealers, News From Builders and Flyers, Upcoming Events, Lightning Skunk Works, Technical Tips, Safety Items

November - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 11

Lightning of the Month, Lightning Fly-In, Lightning Dealers, News From the Dealers, News From Builders and Flyers, Upcoming Events, Lightning Skunk Works, Technical Tips, Safety Items

December - 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 12

Lightning of the Month, Clive’s Trips, Clarification on the 51% Rule, News From the Dealers, News From Builders and Flyers, Upcoming Events, Engine CLinic, Technical Tips, Safety Items

Janurary - 2010
Volume 3 - Issue 1

Lightning of the Month, Lightning of the Year!, Germany Gets First Lightning, Backing up and restoring settings for your GRT EFIS, New Dealer in Florida, News From the Dealers, News From Builders and Flyers, Carl Beatrice, Why I chose the Lightning, Upcoming Events, Engine Clinic, Technical Tips, Safety Items

Februrary - 2010
Volume 3 - Issue 2

Lightning of the Month, Lightning of the Year!, Lynn Nelsen’s Lightning, News From The Factory,  News From the Dealers, News From Builders and Flyers, Feedback - Jim Dabney, Upcoming Events, Engine Clinic - Oil Analysis, Technical Tips, Safety Items