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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
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