Ron:

If you really want to keep rain out of the cockpit, go slower in the pattern, and to be able to carry a ton of stuff, I would recommend a Cessna T210.  The nice high wing keeps the elements out while you load a Corvette engine in the back where you have taken out the back 4 seats.  The CG and load carrying capacity is such that it is hard to physically over load, although I think I did accomplish that a few times.

Of course, you give up a about 100 knots, and the chicks don't dig you as much.  But at least you don't have to carry a towel in the cockpit.

John Hafen
IVP 414AJ, 330 hours


On Aug 25, 2011, at 7:48 AM, Ronald STEVENS wrote:

Hello guys

As you probably are aware I am flying my .... off in my Lancair 4p. I did more than 50 hours now within 1 month. And the flying has been a blast, a revelation, a learning experience beyond my imagination.

However sometimes you are stumbling on little facts that is kind of surprising and will get your attention fast LOL

For example, last time I flew into KORL (Orlando Executive) I got surprised by a steep sink rate (I was heavy, 2 pilots over 500pound, luggage 80 pounds, full fuel), I landed almost without any flare.
I noticed this a few times when I was slow in my downwind (like just 100) and before you know it you are getting back on the power curve so much that it can surprise you a lot.

So off course I will keep my speed up in the pattern, as 120 is actually a good speed, not too fast and still a good angle of attack, 110 base and final, and only on short final pulling power.

But my question here is......each time I am in rain, and I release the door seal....it starts training inside the plane. Now in the summer this is not a big deal, but when it is getting colder.....brrrrrr

Is there anything you can do to prevent this? (besides keeping a towel in the cabin LOL)

Also......how do I maintain the door seal in a good condition? Thanks

== Ronald (>50 hours and counting)

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