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-----Original Message-----
From: Lancair Owners & Builders Organization <info@lancairowners.com>
To: Jeffrey <vtailjeff@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 1, 2014 12:15 am
Subject: LOBO eNews -- Jul 2014
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30th Anniversary Lancair Homecoming Fast Approaching!
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Join Lancair International for the Lancair 30th Anniversary Homecoming from August 29-31, 2014! Experience a fellowship of Lancair owners, builders, and pilots and celebrate personal aviation, Lancair style. Stay at the beautiful Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR and enjoy a long weekend of Lancair learning, fraternizing and fun. Early registration discount ends on July 11, so register now! Read more...
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Garmin -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Garmin is proud to support the Lancair community and offer robust, leading-edge avionics such as G3X Touch, that are known for their reliability and innovation. G3X Touch features a 10.6-inch touchscreen glass flight display, which offers pilots world-class capability with a host of options – all at a price within reach.
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Changing Evolution Batteries
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Have you changed your Evolution batteries yet? If you've looked forward past the rudder pedals and seen the batteries mounted on the firewall you've likely wondered how you would get them out past the rudder pedals. It's not as easy as it looks! In this article Jeff Edwards talks you through the process. Read more...
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Jeppesen -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Mobile FliteDeck VFR is the only planning and navigation app designed for VFR pilots. Now you get even better situational awareness with graphical TFRs that are tailored to your route and show critical information at-a-glance. And a full US coverage is only $49.
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LOBO Ground School -- Register Now!
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Need a refresher on the latest Lancair safety topics? Getting ready for that first flight and looking for pointers? Are you a frequent Lancair co-pilot who wants to know what all those buttons, knobs and dials mean? Sounds like you need to come to the 2014 LOBO Ground School on Thursday, August 28th! Read more...
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Nationair Aviation Insurance -- Homecoming Sponsor
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NationAir is LOBO’s preferred aviation insur-ance provider. We’re dedicated advocates for Lancair owners to make sure you get the best insurance at the best rates. We provide one-stop shopping, from builder’s risk to full flight. Call Michelle Maschmidt at 877-475-5860 for quotes and information, or visit us online at www.nationair.com/lancair.
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LOBO AirVenture Banquet on Final Approach!
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It's that time again, time to get ready for EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh 2014! LOBO thanks Lancair International, Inc. and Nationair Aviation Insurance for sponsoring our annual Lancair get together at the largest celebration of all things aviation in the world. Hurry, early registration discounts end Jul 22! Click here to register.
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Pratt & Whitney -- Homecoming Sponsor
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The PT6A turboprop engine offers unmatched performance, reliability and value in its class. For transporting people in business or commercial aviation, dropping cargo in Antarctic darkness at -75F or supporting environmental efforts in reforestation programs, the renowned dependability and versatility of the PT6A earns the highest respect from pilots worldwide.
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Can We Talk, at LancairTalk?
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With seed money and guidance from a number of "Founders," as well as assistance from Legacy owner Paul Miller, Marv Kaye has created LancairTalk. LML users have been clamoring for a more modern online communication tool that lets them keep the archived messages at the LML. Member Don Sak tells you what you need to know to get started at LancairTalk. Read more...
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Toray Composites -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Toray Composites is a subsidiary of Japan’s Toray Industries. Founded in 1992, the company is a leading innovator and supplier of carbon fiber materials. In addition to being the sole supplier of primary structure material for Boeing’s 787, TCA’s facility also produces material for General Aviation, Sports, and Industrial manufacturers.
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IV-P Inflight Door Malfunction
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The June 2014 issue of NASA's ASRS Callback reinforces the old adage, "FLY THE AIRCRAFT!" In a report to the program a IV-P pilot wrote, "I increased the cabin inflow and adjusted the cabin altitude, with only a slight improvement of the annunciator panel. The door lock and door seal lights were in their normal lit configuration at this time. I recycled the door seal to test its integrity. Shortly thereafter, the door flew open, with resultant depressurization." Read more...
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Lancair 300-series and IV/IV-P/ES and Legacy aircraft were originally equipped with a nose gear strut made by ESCO. The company is no longer in business, but there are a number of units still in operation among the Lancair fleet. These units require regular inspection and servicing. In this article, Bob Pastusek talks you through the procedures to identify the type of strut you have installed, conduct operational tests and accomplish routine servicing to keep your nose strut in tip-top shape. Read more...
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Regal Aviation Insurance -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Regal Aviation Insurance is a family owned, aviation-only insurance broker serving the needs of general aviation for 35 years. Regal Aviation has been involved in the insurance placement for the Lancair factory since the early days of production, and has been providing Lancair owners options for insurance coverage ever since.
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MATCO Brake Technical Service Guide
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LOBO member John Cooper recently replaced the brakes on his Lancair 235. He reached out to MATCO for help and found a gold mine--a complete assembly and maintenance guide. Among other things, it contains instructions to set the brake calipers, evaluate serviceability, set pedal/master cylinder geometry, torque the axle nuts for proper bearing pre-load and tire/tube mounting. Read more...
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Precise Flight -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Precise Flight has a 30-year history in the design and development of integrated systems for leading aircraft manufacturers. We provide unsurpassable aftermarket safety and performance solutions to the aviation community. Our products include SpeedBrake™, the Pulselite® System, HID & LED lighting systems, Oxygen Equipment and the Rescue Ruck.
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Evolution Inspection Recommendation
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An Evolution pilot recently contacted LOBO regarding an incident involving Foreign Object Debris (FOD). Prior to a training flight the pilot was unable to move the elevator control forward. A prudent decision to inspect the elevator control path yielded a surprising result, and a few recommendations. Read more...
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Hartzell Propeller -- Homecoming Sponsor
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Hartzell Propeller is the leader in advanced technology propeller design and manufacturing with more than 3,700 propellers delivered annually to business, commercial and government customers. Tracing its beginnings to 1917, the company was founded on the principle of “Built on Honor” – a tradition that continues today. For more info visit hartzellprop.com.
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LOBO has teamed with Land's End to provide LOBO branded apparel direct to our members! You can choose from a large variety of Men's and/or Women's Land's End garments, all proudly displaying LOBO's logo. Click here to order today...
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Aircraft Specialties/CamGuard -- Homecoming Sponsor
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When used together CamGuard and Aircraft Specialties Services provide piston-powered Lancair operators with the peace of mind that their Lycoming or Continental engine will go the distance. You can order CamGuard or any piston engine replacement part from our website 24/7 at www.aircraft-specialties.com.
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