I'm assisting someone that wants to buy a 360 project in my area.  The uncertainty centers around the tail.  I haven't looked at it yet, but I'm told the (small tail) elevators and rudder are missing.  These parts are apparently unavailable from Lancair, so the theory is to buy a new (large) tail section, which apparently is available, and graft it to the fuselage.  The buyer, who has built only metal airplanes, is nervous about the magnitude of the project and how the structural integrity is affected.  I told him that while it is a significant project there is no reason to believe it couldn't be done and done well.  Am I out to lunch on this?  I think the price is right, or otherwise it would probably not be worth the effort..

Gary Casey

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