I was able to fly an L-200 a few times at the Vajnory Aeroclub. Really neat airplane, but a bit complicated. And all of the instructions were in Czech along with my instructor whose english was about the same level as my Czech. A few embarrassing moments starting those engines. You have to engage the supercharger before engaging the starter, or you just hear the starter spinning. Great times!

This is me exactly 15 years ago looking at a serious project L-200 Morava in the UK (where I then lived). Harebrained as I am, even I realized this was a bridge too far as far as a restoration goes. But I've always loved the lines of the Let. Beautiful aircraft and ahead of its time in 1950's.

That aircraft is probably still there at that farm in Sussex.

Karan, I don’t think you’re that far off the mark on your performance numbers. You’re just flying too low. I tried to send you this in a PM but couldn’t attach an image. These are for my G36 (much heavier than your ‘79 A36). I think if you start taking advantage of the turbocharger (by flying higher) you will find your plane is more capable than you currently think it is. It’s difficult to find a next move up from what you have for under $1mm.

TN = +2kts per thousand feet