Craig,

My airplane cruised at 215 kts until I discovered that the static line was disconnected in the cockpit. Now that it is reconnected, my 7,500 ft max speed is 195 kts.

Oh and by the way, in the last Sun & Fun 100, in 1992, I Believe, Bill Harrelson came in first and I came in second. I navigated incorrectly and flew an extra 5 miles. Bill beat me by about 20 seconds. I like to say that I have the fastest 160 hp Lancair. In the 1993 Redmond race I came in first. Scott Krueger's IO-320 is 5 to 10 kts faster than mine because he has more that 160 hp.

You are either running at over 200 hp or your airspeed indicator needs to be corrected. No 160 hp Lancair can fly faster than 200 kts at altitude.

Lorn

> From: "Craig" <craig@skybolt.net>
> Date: March 25, 2010 3:58:01 PM EDT
>  
> Hi Bill,
>  
> I know a lot of others are claiming that reflex is at the faired in position.  That may not be the best position.  My little 320 does 215 kts at sea level.  210 is about the average cruise at 7500.  I am dialing in an extra 1/2 inch (measured at the trailing edge of the flap) of reflex.  While flying in formation I have determined that for my airplane this is the sweet spot.  Too much will slow it down and any less will too.  The difference between the faired in position and my reflex position is 7-10 kts.  I also have the gaps on the flaps taped  and gap seals on the ailerons.
>  
> Craig
> N73S

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