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From: "Dr. Weinsweig" <WeinsweigD@tsnci.com>
Subject: Re: [LML] how many hours does it take to build a IV-P?
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anyone who claims 3000 hrs or less(without bodywork, paint, interior) =
either has done it numerous times before or is unrealistic or lying or has =
developed alzheimer's during the building process.  although i  do not =
have exact numbers at this point i know that my bodyman alone has 1500 =
hours in largely cosmetics although he has done some custom work taking =
hundreds of hours ie custom carbon seats, etc.   he is also a perfectionist=
 but a lifelong  expert at composite work.  thus, i think to completely =
build a nice airplane, it is not unrealistic to expect upwards of =
4000-6000 hours unless you have prior experience or do it at a pro =
buildshop or at lancair's builder assist which if i were to do it again =
would probably be my preference if i could spare the consecutive time off. =
just my opinion.

david weinsweig
n750dw  propjet
airworthiness certificate in hand;  readying out for first flight


>>> j.hafen@comcast.net 10/16/2006 11:58 AM >>>
Gents:

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This is a wide open question, but I'm curious.

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On average (if there is such a thing), how many man hours does it take to
complete the construction of a Lancair IV-P?

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Regards,

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John Hafen

Spanish Fork Utah

IV-P under construction

Doing body work --  lots of sanding (cough cough)

No clue when I'll be done.

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