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Old 16th July 2017 | 20:42
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timtamhacker
 
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From: Tennessee
PA32RT-300T

I have 2500 hours in my 1978 Turbo Lance II. The turbo Plus intercooler, Cowling and wing tips from LoPresti were well spent money. They improve take off performance, landing performance and high altitude handling. As for take off, the plane requires judicious firm and intentional yoke inputs for take off at 80Kts. Not for the ham fisted pilot. Also true for throttle at altitudes below 10K' due to the turbo wast gate. It is approved for 36"MAP for 5 minutes, but don't push it as over-boosting comes at a high price. Carry a little power into the flare to keep pitch level from over flaring and it is a piece of cake to land.
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