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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 08:31:14 -0800
From: "Hamid A. Wasti" <hamid@regandesigns.com>
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Subject: Re: flotation
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Bill & Sue wrote:

> Then I thought, the airplane itself [LNC2]
> is probably a pretty good raft. With all of that foam and sealed-in
> honycomb, it should float pretty well. Anyone know if the factory has done
> any research in this area? Anybody unfortunate enough to have any first hand
> experience? Anybody want to take a guess?

Don't know of any actual experience with the Lancairs, but about 10 years ago a
factory Velocity went down in the ocean off Florida during their deep stall
tests.  I heard that the plane floated and was "towed" back to the coast,
cleaned up and put back in service.  You can try asking a Velocity builder as
they would know more.  Or you can call the Velocity factory and get the direct
scoop.

Hamid

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