[camle]

oh i don't disagree, but that poor herioc Norton didn't last too long afterwards.

[Conspiracy Guy]

It may sound silly but motorcycles, cars, trucks, boats, and airplanes are wonderful machines. When treated with care and respect they serve us well. The thing I like about the homebuilt/kitplane movement is that it allows the owner/builder to do his own construction/assembly and the FAA then certifies that owner/builder to do his own maintenance on the plane he built. Certified Engines require FAA certified mechanic. This allows a proper bonding between man and machine. If I know the builder and his level of competence, I'd rather fly a homebuilt than a factory built plane.