Hi Folks,



I'm looking for ideas as to how I should best go about generating interest in the building and flying of kit built STOL aircraft, in a region where they virtually do not currently exist.




Over the last 30-plus years, I've worked in design and experimental flight test for several major OEMs and tier 1 suppliers.


I began flying single engine piston aircraft in late 2008.


I've never purchased or built a kit aircraft myself but I've worked in Liaison Engineering to support manufacture and modification of commercial and business aircraft.


I believe there are many among the region's 2.5 million population who would be keen to fly "low and slow" around and between the various islands; such as retired airline pilots, business owners, high net worth individuals, active airline pilots and young commercial pilots building hours (interested in fractional ownership), as well as other aviation enthusiast (possibly just interested in being part of a "Build Assist" as a hobby).


It would be great to learn how other communities of kit aircraft builders were formed and nurtured on the way to becoming well established General Aviation successes.


Looking forward to hearing from many of you.


Thanks for your time out to read this and for your suggestions.


Best regards,


dave