Roll control had to remain light, snappy and balanced – a "320" trademark. Plus, a relatively thick chord was employed which aids strength while providing room for adequate fuel (up to 66 gallons). This wing also had to swallow the new larger 5.00 x 5 main gear ties without gear door modifications.

We are very pleased that the new Legacy wing exceeds all expectations, with lower stall speed; better roll rate, improved low speed handling and higher top speeds. Ultra-high-speed cruise with a nimble roll rate of 150 degrees/second and solid, comfortable control stick forces are the result of an intense design process.

At the other end of the performance spectrum, the Legacy’s low-speed roll control is nothing short of remarkable, and the stall behavior is "straight ahead." The addition of simplified Fowler flaps further increases the wing’s maximum lift coefficient to enhance this low speed handling. This translates into the safety of slower approaches and shorter landing distances.

Increased Cabin Comfort
Lancair engineers didn’t stop with performance, durability and good looks when they completely redesigned their two-seat Lancair from the tail forward. Inside the cabin, creature comforts, ergonomics, and luxury were foremost customer considerations. A wider and taller cabin now offers more shoulder and headroom. Plus, the larger canopy affords unobstructed visibility and outstanding views in all directions, another safety element. The roomier baggage area makes it possible to comfortably stow everything you’ll need on a cross-country trip – including your golf bags and fishing rods.

The Lancair Legacy offers a generous 43.5-inch cabin width and 44.5-inch height. Unlike most fast singles, pilot and passenger sit in a normal upright position with headroom to spare.

Fastest in the Air
The Legacy’s spacious new fuselage didn’t come at the expense of speed; it’s now able to accommodate a larger engine. With a 310 h.p. Continental 1O-550, the Legacy achieves stellar performance, by cruising 280 m.p.h. at 10,000 ft. The Legacy’s climb rate of +2200 Fpm will amaze you.

Advanced Landing Gear
Sitting three inches taller than the 320/360 for more ground and prop clearance, the Legacy’s main landing gear incorporates premium air/oleo struts with the larger 5.00 x 5 main gear tires for better landing characteristics. The nose gear is also the premium air/oleo strut with unique internal viscous shimmy dampening. Protected from the environment, the internalized dampening system provides longer service life, and there are no scissor links to wear out. Steering is easily accomplished by differential braking, permitting tight-radius turns, and the rudder becomes effective at taxi speeds as low as 20 m.p.h. A tire guide strap assures proper retraction of the nose wheel into the gear. The retraction method is Lancair’s well proven, extremely reliable and simple, electro/hydraulic system.

Kit Preassembly
To make wing assembly simpler and more manageable, the main spars and the ribs are "pre-installed" into the wing skins. Then, wing attachments bushings that accurately establish the wing dihedral are pre-installed. Flaps and ailerons are completed and most of the control systems are installed for you. The remaining installations and assemblies are simple and very straightforward. We invented the Fastbuild kit and the Legacy kit is the result of over ten years of Fastbuild kit developments. It is sensational.

Lancair Builder Assist Program
Nothing beats having experienced technical assistance during the early stages of your Lancair Legacy assembly. In our builder assist program, conducted at our facility, you not only learn the basics of advanced composite construction, but in addition, completely close out both wings, including flaps and ailerons, and finish the horizontal stabilizer and elevators in the first week. If you opt to stay for another week, you will finish your canopy and fit and finish the rudder. Lancair supplies the fixtures, tools, supplies, and guidance! You will head home with not only a lot accomplished, but also the knowledge and confidence to quickly and accurately complete your airframe.

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