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Subject: Rain in the cockpit...
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Hello guys

As you probably are aware I am flying my .... off in my Lancair 4p. I =
did more than 50 hours now within 1 month. And the flying has been a =
blast, a revelation, a learning experience beyond my imagination.

However sometimes you are stumbling on little facts that is kind of =
surprising and will get your attention fast LOL

For example, last time I flew into KORL (Orlando Executive) I got =
surprised by a steep sink rate (I was heavy, 2 pilots over 500pound, =
luggage 80 pounds, full fuel), I landed almost without any flare.
I noticed this a few times when I was slow in my downwind (like just =
100) and before you know it you are getting back on the power curve so =
much that it can surprise you a lot.=20

So off course I will keep my speed up in the pattern, as 120 is actually =
a good speed, not too fast and still a good angle of attack, 110 base =
and final, and only on short final pulling power.

But my question here is......each time I am in rain, and I release the =
door seal....it starts training inside the plane. Now in the summer this =
is not a big deal, but when it is getting colder.....brrrrrr

Is there anything you can do to prevent this? (besides keeping a towel =
in the cabin LOL)

Also......how do I maintain the door seal in a good condition? Thanks

=3D=3D Ronald (>50 hours and counting)=