In my original post I misstated the EA-500 cruise speed as 275 KIAS when in fact it is limited to a maximum of 275 KEAS where Knots Equivalent Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for position error and compressibility effects. My bad.

<>The EA-500, in standard configuration seats 5 people with a sixth seat being optional and requires 2 pilots for normal operation, thus three passengers. The posted performance numbers for the EA-500 include 4 souls on board. Range is 1,250 to 1,300 nm which compares favorably to my Lycoming TIO-540 powered IV-P's 1,050 nm with 45 minute IFR reserves (standard cruise 275 KIAS @ FL240 and 21 GPH).  <>

My original post was not an “attack” on the EA-500. I was merely pointing out that marketing hype and reality frequently stand apart and that the performance of the Lancair(s) continues to be extraordinary.

BTW, Marv is correct (again) ECBs are Electronic Circuit Breakers.  The "complexity of systems integration on the EA-500" is extraordinary. I would anticipate hearing more on this subject  in the future.
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Regards
Brent Regan