ANyone seen the latest copy of Loop ? It has an article on the Lancair Evolution, which I have to say, if the quoted performance, spec and price are correct, has just gone straight to the top of my "want one" list. And in case Mrs FF is having a sneaky read of this, no, I'm not joking, so brace yerself !
However, given that this a a US built composite "kit plane" (although it seems you can buy one already glued together, which is just as well in my case), what do we think the chances of it ever being approved to fly IFR, even if just on an N reg ?
Anyone have any idea ?
PS : for those who haven't seen it, the highlights are top speed of 420 mph, standard cruise of 270knots, turboprop so burning Avtur, 4 seats, side sticks and glass cockpit, a full-fuel useful load of 990 llbs, stall speed of 61kts, and max weight take off and landing distances of under 1,000 feet ! And plenty more besides ... it's worth a look. And no, I don't work for them !
Go on, Mrs FF, you know it makes sense !