I use the yahoo IM system which I recommend to all of you for instant messaging and voice mails on line. You can hook up with me at watercatwn6535nd this is my yahoo ID. Just send me a request and let me know you were here. Below are links to old farts that don't fly and give advice based on how they wish the world worked.
We have a small group of guys that chat by Im once a week or so that fly almost every week. IM or E mail for whats going on.
Hoverbuilders Yahoo Group
Sevtalk Yahoo Group

Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning!
I recommend serious builders not hanging out on the chat lists! These will suck the life from you and burn up time you should be using to finish your craft.
Or go to work at your job so you can buy parts. Hell mow the lawn but don't get sucked in during the build. Some guys are seriously building but most just want you to think they are. Really there just bored and like rehashing the same crap. Need help on your build? Contact the designer it's the right info and it won't cause you to get sucked in to this old fart trap and wannabe hang out!
No matter what you think you will never find any new info or technology that is tested in a chat forum. No one cares about your idea! More than likely it's been gone over a few times already.
Heres a idea if you need to change your craft in some way and your not sure how to do it yourself? Buy different plans that do what you want!! Don't fix up 30 year old designs that the designer won't even update! I guarantee if you stick to this plan you will build in half the time. One last thing YOUR NOT THE EXCEPTION TO THE RULE.