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  1. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #2 ameyer, Jan 26, 2011
    hullo!
    i will post a blog about the construction at x-plane.com in a day or so.
    it will document the construction of the plane somewhat completely
    the thing is all carbon fiber, and weighs about 2,000 empty, and carries about another 2,000 lb
    750 hp, 350 mph cruise at 25,000 ft... it is as fun to build as it is to fly!
     
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    #3 MYMC, Jan 26, 2011
    Congrats Austin...did you get the hanger at KCDN? I'd love to see this thing in person.

    Did you look at the Epic LT or Kestrel?
     
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    #4 LetsJet, Jan 26, 2011
    I didn't realize that. Are all Lancairs carbon fiber?
     
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    #5 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Jan 29, 2011
    Yes, I was amazed at how low tech the techniques were for getting everything centered, etc. For instance the use of plumb lines and it's like putting together a great big model airplane with glue! Does that ever bring back memories..I can smell the glue now. We will have to get Austin to get some pictures up with his blog soon.

    Here is a video of the finished product:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCNpmf4vLw&feature=related[/ame]

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTR7plG8Qg[/ame]
     
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    #6 ameyer, Feb 1, 2011
    here is the link giving all the photos and description:

    http://www.x-plane.com/evo/Evo.html


    -i did NOT get the hangar at KCDN... that was for a design-concept i had for a single-engine jet, and when i had the design refined and analyzed by a respected firm, the performance prediction of the jet was clear: 15 knots slower than an evolution, with a smaller cabin, and 300 miles less range. what can i say? that is NOT a good airplane! so i went with the evo instead

    -kestrel is yet to be done... this is a certified plane concept.. not ready to buy yet

    -epic was OUT of business at the moment i placed the order for my evo.. they are BACK in th game now, but that is a somewhat bigger airplane than i want right now

    austin
     
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    #7 future328driver, Feb 1, 2011
    Hey Austin!

    Looks like a fantastic airplane. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

    Ken Thomas
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    #8 rob lay, Sep 25, 2011
    hey Austin, good to see you here. I own a Columbia 400 too. Just got done hanging out with Randy at Crescent Ferrari Classic in Arkansas. He was talking about flying in your 400.
     
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    #9 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Sep 25, 2011
    What a beautiful plane. Austin landed us at Mountain Air in Burnsville, NC www.mapilots.org in the 400-it was mega! By the way, I have a house up there I am getting ready to put on the market..any interest?
     
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    #13 rob lay, Dec 1, 2011
    it is looking good!
     
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    #14 Zack, Dec 16, 2011
    So, how did it fly?
     
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    #15 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Dec 23, 2011
    From Austin in route regarding fchat update request below. He is putting a Scud starter button in to fire the engine.

    "hi man!
    i cant log in to answer the q... i am travelling in oregon and dont have the login info handy
    but, it flew yesterday, and flew great
    the test pilot said that it is louder and has a much more aggressive growl from the prop than a regular evo (this one has a much different engine) and he saw only 75% rpm and 40% power on that flight!"
     
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    #16 348 Turbo, Dec 23, 2011
    excellent. How exciting this must be.
     
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