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From: "Douglas Brunner" <douglasbrunner@earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: some thoughts on accidents
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Russell,

I think you are right, getting proper training is very important.

Intrinsically, I think the Legacy is a pretty safe plane, but things happen 
fast because of the speed so you need to be well prepared.

Before I started flying my plane extensively, I took a cross country trip 
with Josh Brungardt from Redmond to the east coast.  We took 3 days and did 
3 approaches every day.  Not only did this help me learn my plane, but it 
helped me learn my instruments (Chelton).

I recommend you flying with someone like Josh, who knows the plane and the 
instruments in it to make you more comfortable and a better pilot in your 
plane.  Getting training  in your plane is worth even more than training in 
99L

D. Brunner

> Posted for "Russell" <N2AA@bellsouth.net>:
>
>  Bill, I wholeheartedly agree that proper training and vigilance by pilots 
> in these
> aircraft's are very important.  Even the best of pilots end up having
> accidents. All we can do is manage the risk, by taking all proper steps 
> that
> ensures competency for the pilot through training. Along with ensuring 
> that
> the equipment they are flying is safe and is well maintained.  I am a low 
> time
> pilot and will be transitioning from a Diamond DA 40 to a Lancair legacy. 
> I
> am going from one of the safest aircraft's in the industry to an aircraft 
> with
> a questionable reputation. It is frustrating to get the proper training in 
> this aircraft as the only one aircraft  was available 99L. Recently I 
> completed the required 10 hours of
> training in 99L. As I stated before the pilot needs to be flying a safe
> machine that is well-maintained.  To my surprise 99L crashed three weeks 
> after
> I flew the aircraft because of mechanical failure.  Thank God no one was
> injured!   Once, I completed the required time for the insurance company, 
> I
> did not want to get back into 99L. I felt the mechanical condition of the
> aircraft was questionable and the airframe structural integrity was 
> weekend
> because of all the cycles it has been through.
>  In closing, I know, I need more dual training in this aircraft.  So, my 
> plans are to have a professional pilot to the first flight and fly the 
> hours off on
> my aircraft.  Then I will continue taking dual instruction with an 
> experienced
> instructor in my legacy. Proper training in this aircraft is the most
> important thing one can do to be a safe pilot in these machines.  One also
> should know his limits and respect the equipment they are playing with.  I
> look forward to flying the legacy and having fun with the aircraft, once I 
> am
> competent with this aircraft. Russell
>  N2AA