Would it be possible in the private message portion to add a search for a person's name. On my android mobile I tap search and i have to scroll the entire list of names. Many quick notes on forum could be sent via private message if it was more user friendly.
When you're in the forum -- look at the icons under someone's Karma. You'll see a "Word Bubble" icon. Click that. Then you can instantly private message them without the hassle.
I have a t mobile my touch. So I have been trying android apps. More practice will certainly help me.And something that will do all of the multitude languages that show up as chatter during flying.
I mention this before about changing the name of forum to something more friendly. How about just a tagline in parentheses saying something like (almost as much fun as flying). Something invitational.