Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #3702
From: Curtis Krouse <ckrouse@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: RE: Lancair Fastbuild Kit quality
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 19:17:54 -0700
To: 'lancair.list@olsusa.com' <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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Scott,

I received my 320 SFB kit in July of 98.  I feel the quality of the kit is
superb!  All the work on my kit seems to be well done and the components
are the latest and greatest that have been changed over the years from
builders input.  Naturally because fiberglass will warp over a period of
time, some of the parts have settled and do not fit tightly together
anymore, but that is not a problem.  Some of the problems that I have
encountered are from 10 to 15 year old instructions that give improper
dimensions because the parts have been upgraded or exchanged for better
parts.  But, everytime I call Lancair for help......they have been very
quick to explain, send parts, or answer obvious questions that I fail to
see because of lack of understanding.  The best resource for help is this
mail list.  I have had answers to questions almost immediately from the
good folks that have been through the struggles that I face.  Many times
you get different answers because different builders build differently.  I
have not encountered any installed components that have qualified as
"shoddy craftsmanship".  I would like to say one thing that may offend
some, but my intent is not to offend anyone.  There are a lot of people
that expect everything to be perfect.  That won't happen.  I consider that
to be a challenge and exciting where others may get totally pissed because
things don't fit or line up perfectly.  I would urge you to get not just
one opinion, but many and make your own judgement.  I would also urge you
to talk to builders of other aircraft and get their opinions also.  You
might find that a component installed near a half inch out of place the
least of your worries.  Or you may not.

Good luck in your journey

Curtis N753K

> I
> wanted to get the opinions of some of you on the builders list.  Also, if
> you have run into these problems, how was it handled?  Did Lancair step
up
> to the plate and take care of the problem, or were you told to fix it
> yourself (as the builder I spoke to last night was)?
>
> Scott Coutant

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