[xyzgolf]

As a friend of Homer, let me try to put into perspective the "why" of the way he wrote the book. Architects place horizontal dimensions on floor plans and vertical dimentions on elevations, thus one knows where to look for the latest (addendums) information.

Homer did a lot of electrical trouble shooting on B-17's and he had to do it without adequate plans. His goal in the book was to "code-ify" it so that if he changed something it would show up in one place (hence - the addendums or new editions).

After Homer died, Salley wanted to protect Homer's work and would not allow any changes in Homer's work. I personally feel Homer would applaud the efforts of clarification as shown on this forum, but as stated above, as separate efforts. However, as I see it, one needs Homer's work as the basis for an changes or clarification. Not knowing the details of Salley's sale of the book, I don't know if such an approach is possible.