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From: "Richard Helms" <rhelms@cox.rr.com>
To: <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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Subject: "Air & Space" Magazine Article on Greenamyer and Legacy
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 20:59:28 -0400
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  Those of you seeking more speed, have ordered a Legacy or just interested
in a good read might want to pick up the September 2000 issue of "Air &
Space" at your nearest Border's.   Greenamyer is building a Legacy,
installing a 3 inch longer engine mount (heard that one before haven't we),
a stock IO550, turbocharged, titanium rods, cut-down pistons, water-alcohol
"injection" and a big 75 inch three bladed custom Hartzell for the sole
purpose of beating the Lancair IV in the Sport Class at Reno 2000.  (I could
have sworn Orin told me just 9 months ago the challenge they were facing
with the Legacy was making it go as fast as the 360.  Vern must have come up
with some special parts for that Legacy kit.)   Actually there is probably
more to it than the challenge of beating the IV but not the way the article
is written.  And of course there is more to Orin's comments about the Legacy
than is presented.  I am sure he gets more than one hairbrained dumb---
question a day from some wild-eyed daydreamer looking to put something or
other on it somewhere to do god knows what to the neighborhood and
everyone's insurance rates.  Orin is captioned in one picture as a
"salesman" with a drill, no mention of his having built the turbo'd
predecessor to the Legacy.  For all the talk of Morss in the article you
would think they could have included a picture of him on the victory ramp
with the IV.   Better yet, they should go back and do another article about
Morss, his accomplishments and contributions to experimental aviation.
Greenamyer ejected, didn't Morss ride one in?
   The aritcle has a nice picture of a Legacy carrying Greenamyer's 200
dollar Toronado, so you get a feel for the way the fuselage and verticle
stab are configured (assuming that is how it will come to those who have not
helped make it).  And yes, another pilot who has put all his money in his
airplanes.   Those of you driving Pintos may want to save a few bucks and
trade up.  The Pinto might not work as well as a bigger, heavier car as
balast.
   Sure would be nice to have Mr Greenamyer and Mr Morss sharing their
thoughts with us on the list but they are probably entering a mandantory
quiet period prior to Reno.

Hollis Helms
Vienna, VA

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