Danny,
The large tail opens up the CG range over the original. You gain about 1.5" of rearward CG for the same stability. Lancair did some testing on opening up the forward end of the CG as well, but I don't recall the results. The bottom line is that you can throw more weight in the baggage area or compensate for an empty CG that came out a little more rearward than desired. Many folks are happy with their small tails. Those with difficulty probably have a more rearward CG. If racing I would favor the small tail, for big trips with the back packed full of camping gear, I prefer the large tail.
Chris
Chris Zavatson
N91CZ
360std
From: Danny Miller <dannymiller@wowway.com>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 9:24:58 AM
Subject: [LML] 320/360 tail mod
Hi folks, I'm new here and I have no doubts this has been discussed at
length in the past. I'm considering the purchase of a 320 with the original
tail and from everything I've read it seems to be a squirrely a/c subject to
PIO in the landing configuration. Can you direct me to additional resources
that describe the time/effort/expense, etc. involved in retrofitting the
tail section?
Thanks,
Danny