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Mark,

Just some more info to add to those good words from David Jones.

The speed brakes on the Lancairs are primarily speed brakes not spoilers as
they are located well aft on the wing chord.  They still do, however, kill
some lift, even at the lower approach speeds.  So, the stall speed with the
speed brakes extended is higher.  Lancair (and other manufacturers as well)
recommends adding about 10 knots to the approach speed should the speed brakes
not retract for some reason.  Everything is going in the wrong direction for
short field landings isn't it.

And to repeat, 1700 feet is AWFULLY short for an airplane of the ES's nature.

Good Luck!
Dave Hmiel
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