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From: Harper Jones <flyboy@oregontrail.net>
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Thanks everybody.  I reread my post and realized that I was not clear.  
The small tail is already on the airplane.  My wife is really freaked 
out about the "homebuilt" nature of the project and I'm trying track 
down every last detail to reassure her that the airplane will be safe 
before we finish it.  I flew with Don Goetz in the red 320 and remember 
how hard he was working on short final.  It sounds like I should finish 
the airplane with the small tail and move the aft C.G. forward 1.5 inches. 

My other issue is with the cowling that Lancair provided with the longer 
engine mount.  Basically, I'm not happy with the quality and fit.  Are 
there any builders who have fabricated molds and could provide a copy of 
their cowling or am I better off going to the effort to make a mold and 
cast new parts?

Lastly, where can one obtain the larger trim springs and geared trim 
assembly?  Thanks for the help.

Harper Jones II
N376HJ  320-under construction since 1988 (Yes, I'm embarrassed)

> .
> Hello Harper,
>
> We've got the small tail and long engine mount on our 320. We've had 
> no problems with the small tail and wouldn't change it even if it were 
> a zero cost, 1 day job (which it certainly isn't). I would stick with 
> the small tail and make the following modifications:
> Shorten the control arm on the elevator to produce a little less stick 
> throw with a little more stick force.
> Install the geared trim system.
> Install the larger trim springs.
> As an added bonus, install a VHF nav antenna in the glass stab. Can't 
> do that in the carbon MKII.
>
> Bill Harrelson
> N5ZQ 320 1,550 hrs
> N6ZQ IV under construction