200 kts @ 60lph
Four adults & baggage
454 litres usable fuel
My search for a single engine 200kt, 4 place, full fuel load aircraft soon convinced me that only the Experimental Lancair would provide that performance. Hotel Lima Papa is a Continental twin turbo TSIO 550 350HP powered SUPER ES with a 3 blade MT prop.
The engine has 90 hrs since a 2018 overhaul. The prop has only 50 hrs since new.
The retractable Lancair IV has a reputation for being very speedy but also an aircraft that can bite you, The fixed gear ES version is a great compromise as a fast but more sedate handling "load hauler". It's slow flight characteristics are well behaved. Stalling the ES is a non event! That is why Lancair has dropped production of the IV kits & has continued the ES in the form of the Mako.
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Air-conditioning is a necessity on our hot summer days. Immediately after engine start on goes the A/C.
A built in Mountain High Oxygen system means this non-pressurized ES is a very capable, versatile machine. Fl 180 has been my highest cruise level to date & has delivered my target 200kts. Higher levels would result in an even higher TAS.
Speed brakes make life easy when ATC leaves you high for too long.....
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The panel is an absolute delight. Twin Garmin G3X Touch screens & autopilot connected to a Garmin GTN 750. 2 GPS's, 2 Coms, ADSB in & out. An Aspen as a backup to the backup.... All powered by dual alternators & twin batteries.
The 454 litres of usable fuel provides great flexibility for remote flying & IFR alternate considerations.
A dual Berringer brake kit has been installed with an amazing gain in braking capacity. Great for short strips....
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