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Mike,

An advanced welcome to the club.  Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

> I briefly considered the ES, but thought to myself if I'm going
> to spend all that time, I want everything :-)
My thought process was identical Mike.

> I haven't taken a test flight yet......."what am I getting myself into?"
Test flight in the IV is a BLAST!  If you Think you're sold now, just WAIT!!!!

>I am very knowledgeable in electronics, not so though in engine mechanics.
Same here Mike.  We design custom ICs and I'm also pretty handy.  As long as you willing and have
the patience to learn you'll do fine.  I might suggest that the desire to learn is key to having fun
building the IV.  Ye old manual is only a starting point for figuring out how to do many tasks....
It could really use a major revision. (probably the only negative point I have about Lancair)

> How long........
A. I'll let you know!
B. My advise: Do this for fun, not to get into the air quickly.

Where are you located?  If you're in my area, you're welcome to stop by.

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Ed McCauley
Lancair IV-P
Milford, NJ