rvanstory
Well Known Member
I will be forever grateful to Dick Vangrunsven for what he has accomplished! Building my own airplane is something I don't think I could have ever done without his vision and the Van's community. It has brought me so much enjoyment and a host of new friends. It all started with Dick Vangrunsven's passion for design and affinity for homebuilders. Thank you Mr. Vangrunsven for your contributions to our community!!!
I won't speculate about what could (or should) happen in the future (bankruptcy, IPO, private equity, etc...). But, one thing is certain, change. Those changes will be good for the health of the company, BUT there will be change.
My prayer is that the "soul" of the company doesn't get lost in the shuffle. At its core, Van's is a company that is passionate about serving the homebuilders market. Without a doubt some needed changes will be made. I just hope the pendulum doesn't swing so far with those changes that the soul of the company gets lost in the mix.
Whatever happens in the future with Van's aircraft, I will ALWAYS be greatful for the gift of homebuilding they provided me!!!
I won't speculate about what could (or should) happen in the future (bankruptcy, IPO, private equity, etc...). But, one thing is certain, change. Those changes will be good for the health of the company, BUT there will be change.
My prayer is that the "soul" of the company doesn't get lost in the shuffle. At its core, Van's is a company that is passionate about serving the homebuilders market. Without a doubt some needed changes will be made. I just hope the pendulum doesn't swing so far with those changes that the soul of the company gets lost in the mix.
Whatever happens in the future with Van's aircraft, I will ALWAYS be greatful for the gift of homebuilding they provided me!!!