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I noticed the posting regarding buildtime for a IVP. I have done some
research and found that the times range from 2-1/2 years to 10 years of build
time. The new fast build options probably lower that number but how much is
yet to be determined since none have been finished.
Finally one very important note of caution: In terms of professional
builders, be advised that the MAJORIATY of Lancair IVP crashes have been in
planes which were built by "professional" builders. Similarly, many of the
best of show winners have also been built by professional builders. It is
kind of like playing russian roulette with three bullets!
If you think this cannot happen to you please search this forum for
information on the crash of N424E. This was an expert 747 Capt. with 1000
hrs in Lancairs. The evidence at present points to incorrect building of
the wing venting system and slosh doors being the cause of the crash.
PLEASE NOTE: If this is true you should know NO ONE except the builder
himself could have known this was a problem as it was not visable once the
wing was closed.
So if you need a builder to help you check him out VERY VERY Carefully! Ask
to personally meet every person who he has build planes for and inspect every
plane. Make sure that the person you hire has at least one if not more A&P
at his shop who knows how REAL airplanes are built. Tell the builder that
he must accompany the pilot on ALL test flights for the first 100 hours. I
found that once I implemented this policy the work was done with much more
care and attention.
Then as for the money, place the funds in an excrow and have a lawyer draw up
a contract that only allows release from escrow monies as specific completion
targets are met. Have those completion targets inspected by a Lancair expert
builder or better yet DAR. Have a penalty clause built in to punish the
builder if he failes to meet his completion schedule and hold him to these
time frames...after all he has your money tied up and he set the schedule
when you hired him so make him perform!
Finally, hire an expert to chek out the plane and help you fly off the hours
during the restriction phase.
Good luck
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