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  • Gave me a hardon......what mountains are you flying over.....couldn't get any better than that.....powerful Lancair to fly amywhere you want....land and go skiing....4 wheelin....trout fishin.....or just hit the bar, have a beer with a hot chic....like I said don't get any better than that...!!!

  • No assumptions here Re: the question about "Superchargers." A supercharger is turned by a belt usually directly coupled to the front of an engine as part of the existing pulley system. It has no lag to its ability to instantly begin its boosting duty. A 'turbocharger,' on the other hand, is powered by exhaust gas from the engine's exhause manifold. As such, it has a perceptual lag before it assists with power boost. Hope this helps. Knightsix

  • I want a ride.

  • Is it supercharges as in the description or is it twin turbo as in the title. Please be clear. I don't think I've ever seen a supercharged General aviation aircraft in the modern era. Most use turbos. How about some pics of the engine which is what make this lancair special. They all look the same on the outside.

  • @fixitmekanik412 Technically, the term "supercharged" refers to any piston engine with a forced induction system. Supercharging as you and I know it was the first method of forced induction used to "boost" the performance of the low efficiency radials. Turbochargers were implemented in WWII on the Merlin and other similar engines, but were still referred to as superchargers. I'm going to assume that you know the operating differences between the two systems.

  • @thejohnnybob Well, I'm not being 'technical', it was just a simple question, turbo or supercharger installed on it? Question was targeted to the poster. I mean if you want to be all technical and stuff and whip up some obscure definition from some book back in the 20's I suppose you could make some kinda convoluted argument that it doesn't matter. Just a simple question, I don't see too many supercharged aircraft engines in the airplane postings I regularly visit these days.

  • What kind of music is this ?

  • @elmertassen Finger Eleven - Paralyser

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  • Im in love

  • How slow can this aircraft fly?

  • 8. what gorgous aircraft!!!!

    how mutch and where from??

  • How do you manage VNE at those speeds? Doesn't flutter catch up with you?

  • Very sweet!

  • G'day. 801. I have general question regarding the (loading) changes within the airframe. With regards to the 3.5 inche roof reduction. Is this a mod, that Lancair had to calculate to meet your requirements, Or something found, within the original design boundries. As it is an impressive,mod. Anymore clips. ??Ths.

  • @beaconmaster1 The original builder (pro builder, has built over 30 planes) worked with lancair on the structural engineering of the chopped top.

  • I work on turboprops and I was wondering if anyone knows if this airframe could handle one? I pretty sure it could seeing as there are different options when it comes to turbos. Just had to ask. It would be a beast but your gpm would go up :(. Also I dont think they are as reliable as a pistion engine but thats because the ones I work on are older than my mother.

  • @fergo123 Yes, mate there are units, that would suit, given stress, calculations, ect, To be taken into consideration, Units avaliable from, R/R. turn out 350/ 400 hp. for a 122, kilo weight. But consider the costs, of hot end , inspection rebuilds, when the hrs are up. Not a pleasant experiance. In this cat--, best to stay with the piston.

  • and this is what you get to do when you are lucky enough to be rich.

  • @TheTruthHurtsYup

    There is no luck in being rich. It is like being a pilot. It takes planning, a dedication to being connected to the real world, discipline, being to say "no" to yourself for a long time and beint able to get that money is NOT about buying stuff, it is the building block of how you build a business. Beining rich is a commitment like being a good father. Both contriibute greatly to your family and the community.... believe it or not.

  • @gmanzeroalpha

    You could always win the lottery!!! haha JK

    I think his youtube name hits him close to home sometimes. ;)

  • @gmanzeroalpha

    so, are you rich?

  • @johnNYgoesLA . I have wealth. Am I Rich, well I am not Rupert Murdoch, but I am also not poor thats for sure. That question is just button pushing. The word Rich just means a really high goal defined in Money. If you applied all the principles of achieving something in physical exercise, they all work for wealth. Consistent activity, not giving up, being smart about it, having a rethink every now and again, resting yourself etc, its just a process. Its not magic.

  • @gmanzeroalpha

    you seem wise... good answer

  • @johnNYgoesLA who's busines is it to ask?

  • @bamsawa yours?

  • 300+ on 13.5gph @ 25K is awesome. Truly a dream plane. Congrats! What kind of performance do you see down on the deck?

  • You Legacy builders are crazy! I can only imagine what it took to put her together with all the speed mods. Well done!

  • Are you living here in Utah? I'm in Utah. Want to take me on a demo flight? :D

    I saw a Lancair buzz Bolinder-Field (Tooele Valley Airport) on Saturday. He said on the CTAF that he was going 235 knots or something like that. VERY fast.

  • Gorgeous color red on your Lancair...how long have you had her?

  • Gorgeous, I love it

  • finally, world war two style propellor planes in the sky, with performance akin two those most beautiful piston planes. p51, spitfire, p38 and fw190.

  • WWII?  I do not see how a Lancair could be compared to a warbird...

  • i dont understand how you cant, the lines and symmetry are all there. Maybe the 16 cylinder engines are missing but the lancairs performance compared that of its competion is such that it might as well be 16 cylinders.

  • Ferrari in the sky...nice plane! Taking it to EAA this year?

  • Lancair do seem to be able to kick out a stunning aircraft. Were these your own pics as they look great.

  • The photos where taken by a friend of mine while we were out playing in the Utah mountains. They really did turn out great... THANKS RANDY!!!

  • @801pilot , what is the exsact model of the plane? i cant seem to find a plane like your that doesnt have the rear windows? is your just an older model or something? i need enlightened.

  • This is a highly modified one of a kind legacy. There are no back windows because the top of the plane was chopped down 3.5 inches to reduce drag.

  • @801pilot what was your build cost?

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  • Awesome plane! I like the small winglets like that

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