Pl Lazulite

[Koenig, Tom]

Jason.....don't you already have one or more???
 
I was under the impression that you were doing the electric version. 
 
Sorry I cant tell you the price US, but I can tell you that each model has
cost me close to 3 grand (Australian) each.  The airfreight was a fortune
and I got hit big time by customs ( 10% tax) and various other duties. You
may not suffer the same fate in the US, so it may work out cheaper than in
my case.
 
Tom
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jason [mailto:jasonshulman at cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, 8 January 2004 3:32 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: RE: Pl Lazulite


What is the going price US for one?
 
Thanks,
Jason

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
Behalf Of Clay Schmidt
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 8:32 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: Pl Lazulite


Tom,
 
Thank you for your reply.  The design looks good to me. Everything is easily
accessible and it has a good look.  Now all we need is a few flying reports.
Please keep me posted about yours.
 
Clay
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Koenig, Tom <mailto:Tom.Koenig at actewagl.com.au>  
To: 'discussion at nsrca.org' <mailto:'discussion at nsrca.org'>  
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 5:03 PM
Subject: RE: Pl Lazulite

Clay,
 
I have one, but as yet still  not built.  I don't really know what I can
tell you about it.... I guess the best piece of advice I can give you is to
go through an importer ( like Central etc) unless you are quite confident
that the whole importing process will not faze you.  I had considerable
difficulty importing the models to Australia.
 
Now assuming you actually get/got one...... the plane looks like it will be
a good performer. Speaking as a guy who designed all his own for many years,
the Lazulite is not a ground breaking design but rather an evolution ( which
model isn't?) and seems to utilize some design philosophies to which
Wolfgang and Roland Matt subscribe. I think the Lazulite will be a solid
performer, just like the Smaragd......and it has a much better belly pan
idea! 
Now that the US dollar is going south. I would imagine that the cost would
increase. So if this is a factor, you need to balance up the gains you make
in time saving of a kit vs scratch vs dollars. In my case I needed to save
time...but I still need to justify the cost to the family on a weekly
basis!!!
 
Kit wise, the glass work is exceptional. The sheeting work is good too, but
what really lacks is good English in the instructions and with that perhaps
more comprehensive instructions which include measurements...but I may work
on that if PL allows me to ( I need to speak with them first).
 
If you like the look of the model, and you have some cash to burn...give it
a try, I'm sure it will be a great plane.
 
Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: Clay Schmidt [mailto:clay1 at grapevine.net]
Sent: Sunday, 4 January 2004 5:48 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Pl Lazulite


I was just curious to know if anyone out there has any experience with the
PL Lazulite?  Any info, comments, or flying experiences would be most
appreciated.
 
Clay Schmidt


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