Yes,

Everyone has pretty well been on the same page.  Made up my mind yesterday to keep the arrow and the Christavia.

Thanks for everyone's time!

David

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Colwell
Sent: Jan 27, 2014 7:45 PM
To: ergo@ipa.net
Subject: FW: Lancair 235 info





From: GT Phantom [mailto:gt_phantom@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 2:26 PM
To: Steve; lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: Re: Lancair 235 info



2000' grass strip in a stock 235 is a Darwin Award waiting to happen. I'm not shy, flew F-4Es for years, also flew grass strips in an OV-10. Why not just give me your 235 instead, rather than wrecking it?

If it has a C/S prop and bigger engine, maybe - but I still wouldn't have landed on grass with those tiny wheels except in an emergency.

All of that said, there are those who routinely fly 320/360s out of grass strips and I haven't heard of them causing a wreck - yet.

If you want to fly on short grass strips, get an RV tail dragger. Same cruise performance and more useful load, just a bit higher gas burn.

My 2 cents worth, others may disagree.

Blue skies,

Bill



On 1/26/2014 11:27 AM, Steve wrote:

David,

I will post your question on the Lancair Mailing List for input from L235 owners who may have experience with grass strips.

My opinion is 2000' is too short even for a paved strip and grass would be too hard on the landing gear. Let's see what the 235 guys have to say.

Steve Colwell

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On Jan 26, 2014, at 5:29 AM, Claudette wrote:

Answer him pls. Can't really operate that small gear on grass can u



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From:
Date: January 25, 2014 at 10:57:16 AM CST
To: c.colwell@lancairowners.com
Subject: Lancair info
Reply-To: ergo@ipa.net

Mr. Colwell,

I have very recently considered a Lancair 235. I am in Arkansas and live on a 2000 ft grass airstrip. I don't really know anyone with a lancair near me. I live near RUE to the north on Landers Loop Private. I have looked online and don't really see much on performance and durability/safety. I would like to visit with someone that would have legitimate knowledge to give me some advice. I appreciate any help you may be able to lend!

Thanks,
David Wilbanks
479 857-0961.