I’m current considering the purchase of a 1993 Lancair 360 (apparently a 320 built as a 360) and have questions and concerns over flight characteristic and physical fit.  I’m 6’5” with a longer torso than legs, so headroom is a concern.  I understand each 360 may be built differently so will need to try on the one I’m interested in, unless there’s simply “no way” regardless of build.

 

I’m based out of KBJC, so concerned about overall performance on high DA days when fully loaded.  The 360 I’m looking at as a IO-360-B1E, so putting out only 180 HP.

 

For flight characteristics, is this something safe enough to use for commercial pilot training?  I already have my commercial license and know some of the maneuvers get close to minimum control and I hear the 360’s don’t like that very much.  This one, however, does have the big tail, so perhaps that helps?  First on my list of upgrades to the plane is a AoA indicator.

 

Anyone out there in CO that has one I can touch, feel and perhaps fly in??

 

If I do buy this, I’d be looking for insurance checkout, anyone around that can do that?

 

thx