Lancair 235

[kerry]

I bought a Lancair 235  with a IO-320. Has a MT electric constant speed prop.  I'ts been sitting in a hangar not flying for 12 years.  I'm in the process of doing all the things to get it flight worthy.  I've contacted a CFI with Lancair time to check me out when the time comes.  I was wondering if anyone on Mooneyspace has had Lancair 200-300 type experience and how it compares to flying short body Mooney's. 

[KSMooniac]

I got a little bit of stick time in a 360 when I worked at Lancair/Columbia in the 90's.  I thought it was a nice flying plane, but the one I tried had the bigger tail.  Hopefully yours does too... if not, I would try to figure out how to get one!  I don't know for sure if they were used on the 235's or only the 320/360 versions, though.  Fun plane, and far better manners than the 4-seat kit planes they made.  I presume you already did or are in the process of a full airframe inspection.  I don't know how well they age since none were "old" when I was in that arena.  I suspect you'll have trouble at all with the transition from a Mooney, but it might take some practice to get used to the lighter stick and lower stability.