The NTSB actually recommended that the kit industry form an association, something that had already begun, as well as aircraft type transition training for amateur-builts.

[5] Speaking for the organization at AirVenture 2012, President & Founder Dick VanGrunsven stated on the subject of the kit aircraft accident record: "it's time we make our presence known and become proactive in addressing safety issues...more attention should be paid to the first pre-flight."

He also singled out transition training for pilots buying kit aircraft and flight testing accidents.

"[4] In an interview in December 2012 VanGrunsven said "We see AKIA as being the key source of information and counsel for our industry and for the broader field of E-AB aircraft construction and operation.

We do not see ourselves as a threat to any because success within our industry only increases the aviation activity on which member organizations such as EAA and AOPA thrive.