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From: John Barrett <2thman1@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [LML] Lancair Legacy Aft Windows

I believe some Legacy and/or ES builders have used Carbinge to attach and hi=
nge a window perhaps like the one discussed on this thread.  www.carbinge.co=
m

Shameless plug.

John Barrett=20

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> On Feb 9, 2014, at 1:25 PM, "Steve Colwell" <mcmess1919@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I watched a friend in a Questair Venture roll off the runway at Reno at a v=
ery slow speed.  He was rolling just fast enough to flip over inverted.  It t=
ook the rescue crew a looong time to get enough people to lift the wing high=
 enough for him to crawl out.  Fuel was pouring out and over the crew while t=
hey lifted.  My take away?
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> I installed a AirCrafters removable rear window for emergency egress. =20
> An emergency off airport landing on a not for sure smooth and hard surface=
 in a tilt canopy Lancair will probably have a better outcome if you leave t=
he gear up.=20
> If your Legacy ends up on its back, the removable rear window could save y=
our bacon.
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> Steve Colwell  Legacy 550 RG=20
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of jpk=
leber@charter.net
> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 2:09 PM
> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Subject: [LML] Lancair Legacy Aft Windows
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> Greetings,
> As I was completing my Lancair Legacy, I had to make a decision regarding t=
he aft windows.  Do I install the windows per the original design, or opt fo=
r a hinged/removeable window?
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> A few years ago, AirCrafters developed a lightweight, high strength hinged=
 carbon fiber window frame for the Lancair Legacy. The frame is hinged on th=
e upper and lower interior edges. This feature allows the window to hinge in=
ward or be completely removed.
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> I purchased this kit (two of them), one for the pilot side, and one for th=
e co-pilot side.  However, I never installed either one.  If you are interes=
ted in installing a hinged/removeable aft window in your Legacy, please cont=
act me off list at:
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> 817-559-1253 or
> 817-573-0694
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> John Kleber
> N83JK  LEG2/G
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