From: CYNAMONB@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 16:08:23 EST
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Subject: Re: Welcome to Lancair
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I am a 1700 hour CFI who is new to the list. I have owned several certificated
aircraft and most recently sold a B55 Baron. I was contemplating an early
Lancair (235 or 320) or a Glasair 1 RG as a replacement. I have been an EAA
member for almost 20 years and have attended Oshkosh once and Sun and Fun
numerous times. But other than flying a friends ultra light I have little
firsthand knowledge of amateur built aircraft.

My concerns are, safety, is a well built and conservatively operated homebuilt
as safe as a certificated aircraft? Do the early Glasairs and Lancairs have
undesireable handling characteristics? Are they comfortable for long cross
country flights? Can two, two hundred pound men comfortably fit in one of
these aircraft (asume both are under 6' tall). Are they resaleable, most
certificated aircraft tend to hold their value does this hold true for a
homebuilt assuming the builder takes the initial hit, as I'd prefer to buy one
already built. How does one go about buying a high performance homebuilt?

Lastly I am located in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area, is there anyone who'd be
willing to donate a little of their time to discuss some of the above and
perhaps show off their pride and joy in exchange for coffee, lunch, etc.? Am
willing to travel anywhere in South Florida east or west coast.