Exactly. But LOP still smokes everything else. #5 running hot is strange. Usually it is #2. Any idea why? Have good baffling around the alternator?

Todd,
You'll need more than one plane. Different missions...

I think the Lancair and super cub on amphibs covers both ends of use pretty well.

Nice Todd L!!

I think the Lancair and super cub on amphibs covers both ends of use pretty well.

Post some more Lancair IV-P eye candy!

Are we seriously talking about 250 knots at FL180 burning less than 17 GPH?

That makes SE MI to SW FL non-stop in less than 4 hours on $300 in fuel. I can dig that.

Just before I bought the Glasair I tried to buy a Turbine Legend. We were a pretty decent amount off in price, so the seller opted not to sell to me. I remember showing my wife this video. She asked if we were getting the "Highway to Hell" airplane.

After watching the video again, it appears that the Lancair IV propjet is even hotter than the Legend.

[youtube]https://youtu.be/2okp3r2ebEE[/youtube]

I don't know where the gas would go in the turbine version. I also wonder how you would keep it straight on take off. Pretty crazy to double the power on this airframe!

Michael,

I need to take a ride in your plane. I'm thinking I will come down the 28th-30th to vote down there. Any chance you will be around??

Michael,

I need to take a ride in your plane. I'm thinking I will come down the 28th-30th to vote down there. Any chance you will be around??

Anybody know how many Legends (or turbine legends) are flying?

That's the problem - Baron is already gone!

Something I am having a hard time with is speed. The Glasair was a 210-215 knot plane on less than 13 GPH. It literally was an extension of your body to fly. I loved it, but it was also just a tad too slow and also about 100 NM short of safely doing an IFR non-stop flight that I mostly do.

I keep telling myself - "You do not need a plane" but if I do get one I have decided that if it won't cruise 250 knots I don't want it unless it is a toy like the Rey.

I am also considering the Super Legacy. Same engine as the IV-P, but a little better wing and more modern. Here is one doing nearly 300 knots at 22k - albeit running ROP and hot. Sounds like an easy 270 knot plane running at 18k and maybe 16-17 GPH!

Here you go Todd.

http://www.controller.com/listings/airc ... ine-legend

I remember this great video from several years ago.

Highway to hell airplane.

Yeah, not so sure about that one. I have a call in to the firm that sold me the Glasair to ask about the TL listed. I saw that plane sitting there when I bought the Glasair. IIRC, he did not speak kindly of it.