I will probably be test flying my IVPTP in the next two weeks. I
also, am very interested!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 7:56
AM
Subject: [LML] Re: Flight Test of Lancair
Turbine
Posted for "Jim Mememr" <jimmem@msn.com>:
Hi
Marshal! Glad you are ready to test fly! What airport are you
going to
use? I haven't flown the L-4PT yet, but in regard to the
stalls, I believe
that preliminary indications are that the last L-4PT that
went down was due to
stalling the L-4PT about two months ago, now.
You do not stall a Lear jet
only wait for the stick shaker. I would
treat the L-4PT like a high
performance Lear jet , but instead of looking
for stall , look for the best or
lowest AOA speed while still flying. (
Angle of Attack) If you want to know
where I got my info, please
contact me off-line, but I believe you already
know. Be careful and
good luck! jim Memmer-L-4PT 85% 408-771-8097cell
I am of the same mind as you Jim about stalling the aircraft,
but I would sure like to hear from others who also did NOT test to the point
of stall or DID stall and are able to give the particulars. The Oakland
FSDO are looking very closely at the turbine installation and any data which
has been observed would help us all when it comes time to getting our turbines
certified in the experimental category. I'm still a few months away from
first flight (or should I say the test pilot's first flight, not mine) and
would encourage others on this forum who have information to share their
experiences and concerns.
Your point is well
taken in flight testing to a max AOA while still flying rather than waiting
for an eminent or full stall.
Marshall
Michaelian