Bill:

Regarding stability of the Legacy, I recommend that you review the CAFE report on the airplane, in which the author describes in detail the methodology used to test stability and concludes that the airplane is deadbeat in both pitch and roll stability, has nearly zero roll due to yaw, and has neutral spiral stability.  There is no suggestion of stability problems and, in fact, the author was very impressed with the airplane's flying characteristics.  At the completion of the article, which as usual with CAFE reports is very detailed and objective, the author provides the following subjective comment: "During the 14 hours that I flew this airplane, I did not find a single thing that I didn't like about it.  It was with great reluctance that I delivered this airplane back to the factory when our testing was complete."

That is my view as well.  The airplane trims out perfectly and is very stable, while at the same time being remarkably quick and fun to fly.  The airplane flies straight and level while hands-off for extended periods -- it's no problem checking a chart or the airport directory, even while not on autopilot.

Carl Lewis
Legacy L2K-203
N14CL


>>I read a Pirep that would indicate that the Legacy RG with the 310 HP is not
particularly stable in either pitch or roll.  It seems that it is fast and
gets you long distances in a hurry, but will wear you out with its constant
need for control.<<  


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