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Post subject: Flew a Lancair IV-P today  Posted: 09 Feb 2013, 21:07 |
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It really impressed me. The owner, a friend of mine, is very hesitant of letting others in the airplane because of the type's safety record and his potential liability. He is a former Navy test pilot, flew the F-16, A-4, and instructed in the T-38.
The IV-P is fast and efficient. ~285 KTAS on 19 GPH.
It is incredible how much faster the 115-120 knots final approach speed feels compared to the 95-100 I have been using in the jet that I have been flying for the last few months.
Overall, lots of fun and an excellent aircraft for the right pilot ...
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 09 Feb 2013, 21:48 |
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Username Protected wrote: I liked it also, but I thought the Evolution was more impressive. It had a lighter feel, faster yet somehow more stable and could do much slower approach speed.
Tim My hangar neighbor just got his Evolution. It is definitely a lot different than the IV-P on the other side of me. The Evolution has a lot bigger wing and a different shape. More room in the cabin. It has a Garmin 900 and he is having TKS installed. I willl take some picture next time he pulls it out.
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 09 Feb 2013, 22:30 |
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Username Protected wrote: Russ, get a ride in it and tell us what you think. Aye, Aye Sir  He just got it back from paint. He had a turbine Bonanza before this plane. The build quality looks really nice, P&W engine, trailing link gear.
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 09 Feb 2013, 22:42 |
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Username Protected wrote: I liked it also, but I thought the Evolution was more impressive. It had a lighter feel, faster yet somehow more stable and could do much slower approach speed.
Tim Sure- but $250k can buy you a nice piston IV-P or $350k for a turbine IV-P. An Evolution is 1.3M. That is a pretty big price difference .....
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 09 Feb 2013, 23:14 |
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Username Protected wrote: I've read about the endless string of IV-P incidents. I've heard it demands the strictest of pilots. I've read about the high wing load and the high approach speeds. I've read about the dinky landing gear.
It's my dream to still build, fly, and own one.
Dreaming is likely as far as I'll get. Money and time required are not on my side. +1
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 07:25 |
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I dont know so much, 90-95 over the fence and touch down at 75knots. And the one next to me has been flying off Caboolture airfield for 8+ years. Google the field....some G58 drivers are scared.  It just needs respect.
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 11 Feb 2013, 17:27 |
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Username Protected wrote: I would like to see a piston powered Evolution. Looks like that would be the best of both worlds. Any reason it could not work? "For those that prefer a piston engine, Lancair offers the latest in piston aircraft engines, the Lycoming TEO-540 “iE2” electronically controlled 350 hp engine." From http://www.lancair.com/index.php?option ... dit&id=141Although personally I'd definitely opt for the turbine! 
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Post subject: Re: Flew a Lancair IV-P today Posted: 11 Feb 2013, 17:27 |
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Username Protected wrote: I would like to see a piston powered Evolution. Looks like that would be the best of both worlds. Any reason it could not work? There was both versions at one time on the site just like with the Lancair IV. http://www.lancair.com/index.php?option ... Itemid=147
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