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From: "beth" <sullitb@up.net>
To: "lancair mail list" <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: Lancair IV Air Brake Problems
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 22:12:25 -0700
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I wrote recently to the LML concerning speed brake options and have since
sent back the Precise Flight Speed Brakes sent in error to me by Lancair.
They were real good about it and agreed to the return due to my previously
requested cancellation of the order.  As a "new builder" (6 months into my
project), I was hoping for as much input on this issue as possible.   I had
several personal responses and appreciated those responding as it had impact
on my decision to NOT decide now.  Also, in talking with Bill Maddox I felt
comfortable waiting for his pending new product.  I am sure I am not the
only IV builder still open on speed brakes and would hope this topic could
be discussed openly on the LML.  Any builders still undecided on speed
brakes would greatly benefit from direct responses to the LML on this most
recent post.  As a final note, I guess if someone has further input on this
issue that feels uncomfortable posting it, I would greatly appreciate their
comments.

Tom Sullivan
The Yuper (Upper MI.)


[In speaking with Bill Maddox about Theo's problem I learned that Theo's 
speedbrakes were actually set #1 that SAS ever sold, and that the 
software in that original controller had been completely replaced in
later revisions of the product.  I haven't heard any reports of additional
problems with Bill's brakes, and can say that the ones in Tony Durizzi's
LIV-P worked just fine during a short ride I managed to enjoy a few 
months back.  Bill's new speedbrakes will be incorporating a completely 
different drive and control system from those which were produced by
SAS, and will be pretty bullet-proof if everything works out according to 
plan.  One day soon I'm sure that Bill will be announcing the availability 
of the new product here, and anyone wishing additional info about the 
new brakes can contact him at billmaddox@speedbrakes.com or 888-460-6611.

I hope this helps, and further user comments are welcome and invited.  

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