Hi Angier,

I like to share my experiences transitioning into the legacy. I completed building my legacy in 2009 and one of the main focuses was to
have a panel that I was familiar with. I installed the G 900 panel into my
aircraft as I was flying a diamond DA 40 the G 1000 panel. This eliminated
learning the instruments for me so I could focus on the aircraft. At the
time of my transition I had only 400 hours flying time between gliders,
172's and the diamond DA 40. I received my instrument ticket in the diamond.

Before transitioning into the legacy I received my complex and high
performance signoff. I first completed 10 hours the transition training in
the factories legacy. Right after the completion of the 40 hour fly off time
by my test pilot Pete. We immediately flew the airplane to Florida which was
my first flight as PIC in my new legacy and completed the weekend ground
school for Lancair aircraft's. I spent the following week in Florida with a
instructor hopping from airport to airport and completing emergency
procedures. By the end of the week I flew my legacy home to North Carolina
by myself.. During the first year I always took the opportunity to fly with
a qualified instructor when the opportunity presented itself to learn more
about the capabilities of the aircraft and practice emergency procedures. At
that time I understand I was one of the lowest time pilots that have ever
transition into this great aircraft

As you're probably aware of my aircraft is for sale and it's a wonderful
machine to fly. The tail number is N2AA.

Regards
Russell Steiner

-----Original Message-----
From: Greenbacks, UnLtd. [mailto:N4ZQ@VERIZON.NET] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 7:52 PM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Subject: Re: Transition to a Legacy

A local pilot/owner of a Grumman Cheetah is considering the purchase of a
Legacy.
I have no knowledge of his experience or qualifications so I'm wondering
what this group would consider a responsible transition from one into the
other?
I'll pass along your suggestions to him.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ