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Let me jump on the front of the small tail bandwagon.  

The small tail is no problem if it is built correctly.  You must use the 3
inch bellcrank at the elevator and stiffer trim springs to compensate for the
greater force required (this is a good thing).  It is also beneficial to
utilize Mr. Reichal's geared trim wheel.

If it matters, my empty weight CG is 1/16 inch forward of the Lancair-
recommended empty weight CG.

I also use the S-TEC 50 autopilot with the pitch servo pushrod connected to
the forward elevator pushrod just behind the seats.  This setup has exhibited
excellent altitude holding for hours of flying without re-trimming the
elevator.

One must pay attention during the landing phase.  My current technique is to
stabilize on final with almost full flaps and some power maintaining an
attitude almost to touchdown.  Then, slight power reduction combined with
flare and, as soon as the wheels kiss the runway, immediate power reduction to
idle.  This technique is why I am installing the Angle-of-Attack indicator.
In any event, the small tail is perfectly adequate to this task.

Scott Krueger
N92EX