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 Sig_Prude 
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Posted: 7/24/2012 6:04:58 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT |
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/24/2012 8:15:32 PM
[Last Edit: 7/24/2012 8:16:17 PM by jestertoo]
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/24/2012 9:33:28 PM
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Frank_The_Tank
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Posted: 7/24/2012 11:00:15 PM
Originally Posted By jestertoo:
http://www.aopa.org/images/members/files/pilot/2012/1208lancair-profile.jpg Cleared direct, FL280, 300KTAS http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2012/august/f_lancair.html That there is one good looking airplane. |
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Star_Scream
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Posted: 7/24/2012 11:05:17 PM
That's hot.
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M82Assault
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Posted: 7/25/2012 12:08:26 AM
Originally Posted By jestertoo:
Lancair Evo is the only thing sexier than this: http://www.cougarbaron.com/ http://www.cougarbaron.com/sites/default/files/photos/CougarBaron004.jpg Twin turboprops on that little thing? Holy crap, it must go at least Mach 1  |
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CFII
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Posted: 7/25/2012 12:16:20 AM
If I was a billionaire, my ass would be riding in style.
L72 and an MD530F I will say those Lancair Turboprops are beautiful. I saw one fly out of RHV when I was living out there. It was a fucking rocket. |
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Posted: 7/25/2012 3:09:10 PM
The Evolution is technically a kit plane. I wonder if it can be purchased new complete from the factory.
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Posted: 7/26/2012 12:04:36 AM
Originally Posted By Sig_Prude:
Sexy aircraft man. If I am ever a billionaire... I think you'd have to be in order to afford the insurance... |
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/26/2012 10:50:06 AM
[Last Edit: 7/26/2012 10:50:22 AM by jestertoo]
Originally Posted By Sig_Prude:
The Evolution is technically a kit plane. I wonder if it can be purchased new complete from the factory. Article mentions they designed it to the FAR requirements, so it COULD be built by a factory. ETA: 4000fpm initial climb. |
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kpel308
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Posted: 7/26/2012 9:40:08 PM
[Last Edit: 7/26/2012 9:41:48 PM by kpel308]
Although I would have preferred they stayed with the wingtip vertical stabilizers, the Velocity V-Twin sure looks good to me. This is N91VT, the first one:
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Posted: 7/27/2012 9:35:23 AM
Originally Posted By kpel308:
Although I would have preferred they stayed with the wingtip vertical stabilizers, the Velocity V-Twin sure looks good to me. This is N91VT, the first one: http://www.velocityxl.com/wiki/images/thumb/8/88/N91VT9.JPG/600px-N91VT9.JPG http://www.velocityxl.com/wiki/images/0/00/N91VT_flight1.jpg What are the pro's / cons of pusher configurations? |
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kpel308
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:04:27 AM
Advantages: Can't stall because the elevator/canard loses lift before the main wing. Doesn't stall spin. Smoother airflow around the fuselage. Can be shorter, resulting in lower aircraft weight. In the event of a crash, all the heavy stuff is behind you. They look bitchin'.
Disadvantages: FOD on the prop from stones or debris kicked up by the landing gear. Engine temperature transfer not as efficient, and can overheat or freeze up, like the B-36 engines did. Oh, yeah: Increased noise, as the exhaust is vented through the prop. All in all, it's a safer configuration, and more fuel-efficient. I am not an aeronautical engineer, and I welcome correction from those more knowledgeable, but I've been a Burt Rutan fan since I was about 12, or about 1977. |
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:13:59 AM
Back to the EVO
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:14:23 AM
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:14:58 AM
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:16:25 AM
From their website:
The flight characteristics of the Evolution will make any pilot look good and feel at home regardless of his previous experience. In keeping with the FAR part 23 Certification guidelines, the Evolution has a 61 kt stall speed in landing configuration, with a recommended final approach speed of only 80 KTs. Stalls are benign with roll control throughout he mild buffet and break. Even at the 4300 pound max gross weight, a PT6 powered Evolution will climb at 4000 fpm, reaching FL280 in 12 minutes. Flying in the flight levels is comfortable because the Evolution’s carbon fiber construction strength permits a cabin pressure differential of 6.5psi, which provides an 8000 ft. cabin altitude at FL280. Should a rapid descent be required, the Evolution can be configured with gear and flaps to descend at 3500 fpm at only 135 kts while maintaining comfortable cabin pressurization. |
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 11:52:39 AM
For those into model airplane racing, the Lancair Evo looks like a modern Q500/F1 pylon race plane.
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Posted: 7/27/2012 2:07:10 PM
As cool as the Evo looks, I imagine it has the potential to wipe out a lot of low-time pilots.
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Star_Scream
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Posted: 7/27/2012 3:22:27 PM
Originally Posted By Sig_Prude:
As cool as the Evo looks, I imagine it has the potential to wipe out a lot of low-time pilots. Any lancair can do that. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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CFII
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Posted: 7/27/2012 3:25:41 PM
Originally Posted By Sig_Prude:
As cool as the Evo looks, I imagine it has the potential to wipe out a lot of low-time pilots. Time isnt a big of a factor as is overall competency. That thing looks like sex.  |
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Posted: 7/27/2012 6:57:04 PM
It almost reminds me of a 4 seat Tucano from some angles.
Yeah, if I were a rich man.  |
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Kalahnikid
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Posted: 7/27/2012 7:37:35 PM
Originally Posted By jestertoo:
Lancair Evo is the only thing sexier than this: http://www.cougarbaron.com/ http://www.cougarbaron.com/sites/default/files/photos/CougarBaron004.jpg Thats hot. And for what it costs you could probably get a King Air 90. |
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jestertoo
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Posted: 7/27/2012 10:47:58 PM
Originally Posted By Star_Scream:
Originally Posted By Sig_Prude:
As cool as the Evo looks, I imagine it has the potential to wipe out a lot of low-time pilots. Any lancair can do that. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Required training. |
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