I agree with John. I am very pleased with my IV-P after 200 hours. Very nice to have a sea-level cabin while cruising even in the high teens; comfortable.

I also think you’ll save very little by changing at this point. You already have the essential parts for the pressurization system; they’re typically worth half their cost if you resell; perhaps less. The major cost difference might be the choice of engine. Using a non-turbo’d engine would save money, but you’ll lose lots of performance AND efficiency. Cost is a major consideration for most of us, no matter what Lancair you build. A common solution is to just slow down a bit and save the egg money for a bit longer…

 

Bob

 

 

I think the only negative impact would be to not continue and make it a pressurized plane.  I completed mine less than a year ago and I find the pressurization a fabulous addition.  Otherwise, I could have just gone out and bought a Cirrus or a Columbia or some Vans or other spam can.  You may want to ask around and see what others think about the pressurization.  I love it, myself.  So do my passengers, dog, etc.


On 2/25/09 11:43 AM, "Steve Buller" <sbuller@emmett.org> wrote:

Hay guys,

I have a 1998 LIVP kit and have decided to cut some cost and time by building it as a non pressurized LIV.

First Question.... Is there anyone that would lend or sell a set of manuals for the IV?

Second question.... I am 750 hours into the project as a IVP, can anyone think of any negative impact on anything I may have already done?

Last thing.... I will have some IVP parts for sale in the future.

Thanks for any help, Steve Buller 269-209-5841