Kitplanes magazine had an article featuring Lancair (small tail) flight test done by a qualified test pilot. The pilot found significant stability problems with the design (I think most of the problems were in the pitch axis). It was years ago. I'm happy mine has the Mk II tail, but wouldn't consider changing an already completed plane to get one.

Maybe someone can find the article for you. I think it answers some of your questions. I can't since I have no small tail experience.

> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 16:04:34 -0400
> From: Wolfgang@MiCom.net
> Subject: [LML] Re: MK II Tail
>
> Most of these comments, most in favor of the small tail, fail to quantify the difference in any meaningful way . . . which is quite
> aggravating.
> I get the sense that "It's been that way for 50 years so why change now ?" attitude is the rule of the land.
>
> I don't see how that is supposed to help others that know nothing of the difference understand the difference.
> . . . Isn't that what this list is for ?
>
> Wolfgang
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill N5ZQ" <n5zq@verizon.net>
> To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 9:04 PM
> Subject: RE: [LML] Re: MK II Tail
>
>
> > And a good plan it is too, Angier.
> > I really like the small tail much better myself.
> >
> > Bill Harrelson
> > N5ZQ 320 1,800 hrs with a small tail
> > N6ZQ IV under construction
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >
> > Hmmm, my kit came with the large tail and I've flown a handful of
> > 320s, all with the small tail.
> > I'm considering cutting off the large tail and installing a small one...
> >
> > Angier Ames
> > N4ZQ
>
>
>
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