Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19981112155924.00a479c8@pop3.concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:59:24 -0500
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
From: Martin Quartim <martinq@cris.com>
Subject: Re: Converting to a MKII tail
In-Reply-To: <3.0.3.32.19981112105208.02c673b0@olsusa.com>
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I talked to some L-320 pilots about the MK II tail and here is what I heard:

1- "Oh you couldn't tell the difference..."

2- "It is a bit scary when you are taking off and climbing, the nose goes
where it wants..."

3- "I have the small tail and I think it is OK, but you should get the MK
II tail if you can, you will loose just a few knots but you get more pitch
authority for landings and take offs and better horizontal stability for
cross country"

I think a few less knots is a small price to pay for a safer and more
comfortable cross country aircraft.

What is the total speed loss 1,2..3kts?

I am considering to purchase an L-360 Fast built kit with small tail. The
current owner bought the kit around 89 and has done nothing to it.

I understand I can purchase the MK-II tail, outback gear, wing tips and the
new epoxy and use with this older FB kit. What I am not sure of is if there
are any differences between an 1989 L-320/360 FB and the newer L-320/360 MK
II Super FB?

Also I understand that the newer kits come with a lot more work done. Can
some one speculate how much time and work will I save if I get a new kit as
opposed to the older one?

Is the quality and fitting of parts of new kits any better then 1989 kits?

Happy Landings,

Martin