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IO-550 Users;

A few days ago I requested input on a "Y" type induction intake for the
IO-550 engine that would provide either ram air or filtered air at the
pilot's option.  Mike Salzman was kind enough to forward pictures of the
induction intake on the Columbia 300 to Marv for inclusion on the website.
Great news!!  It is exactly what I was looking for.  The next step was to
contact Lancair the kit company to see if they could facilitate getting the
necessary parts from the certified company for use on my ES which is nearing
completion.  After talking to a couple of people at the Redmond facility my
hopes were dashed.  It seems that Lancair the certified company will not
allow their parts/components to be used on kit planes from Lancair the kit
company.  Go figure!! There may be sound reasons for this policy but it sure
escapes me.  I might be more understanding if Lancair the kit company
provided a reasonable option, but as of today, none exists.  We are left to
our own ingenuity to buy or build something that might work.  I guess this
is the real (experimental) world.  Seems like Lancair (kit company) is
missing an opportunity.  I expect there are, or will be, a lot of ES and
Legacy builders facing this same problem.  Sure would be nice to see a
little cooperation between the two Lancair companies.

Just venting my frustration.
Leon Smith
LNCE


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