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From: Kevin Kossi <kevin@airforcemechanical.com>
Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy first flight, N171MF
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Break out the cigars, we have a Papa.

Congratulations.


Kevin Kossi
Legacy 72%
New York


On Dec 1, 2006, at 12:37 AM, Micah Froese wrote:

> On November 14, in the capable hands of Josh Brundgardt, N171MF  
> made it's first flight.  Plane flew well, with just a few  
> electronic glitches.  Wanted to post earlier, but wouldn't dare  
> post on the LML without a picture! :-)
> Panel is a 2 screen Chelton, TruTrack autopilot, Advanced Flight  
> Systems engine monitor, and requisite backup instruments.   
> Electrical is two battery, two buss, two alternator system.  Both  
> batteries, ELT, and hydraulic pump were put right behind the seats,  
> with a vertical wall enclosing the area behind the seats.  Empty  
> weight came out to 1530, and the CG stays within range from empty  
> weight to gross.
>
> Engine is a Performance Engines IO-550-EXP, 370 HP,  10:1 pistons,  
> tuned, ported, polished, balanced, etc.  Lightspeed electronic  
> ignition on one side and magneto on the other.  Not only is the  
> engine externally a work of art, it runs beautifully!
>
> A big thanks to Leighton Mangels, John Halle, Tom Gourley, and  
> everyone else that helped,
>
> Micah Froese
> N171MF
> Lancair Legacy
> Flying
>
> <flying (1).jpg>
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