On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:39:15 -0400, WJRFlyBoy
wrote:

GA is not mainstream from an awareness standpoint.

Agreed. It seems that the most frequent subjects of the press
coverage that GA receives are crash reports, and GA's alleged
potential as a terrorist tool.

But the 800 lbs gorilla in the room that no one is mentioning here is
our inate fear of, and the risk posed by, heights. That's probably
the first turn-off for those who bother to consider GA at all.

As an enticement for the uninitiated to consider becoming involved in
GA, Rod's new book with its friendly style may be useful, and I'm sure
it offers lots of sound advice and information.