"Sandstone" wrote in message
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Having flown both the SR22 and 350 quite a bit, the answer is clear:
Lancair Columbia 350 or 400. Go fly both and see for yourself. It's kind
of like the old Beta vs VHS or Mac vs PC issue. The better product isn't
always the most popular one.



I have just recently demo'ed both the SR22 gts and the Columbia 350 & 400.
I agree-- the Columbia is a better product! The Columbia has a bigger fuel
capacity & better range vs payload capability. What I do NOT like about the
SR22 is that it is neutrally stable -- i.e. if you put it in a bank, dive,
climb, etc., it tends to stay in that configuration. Not very safe for when
you are in the soup and have no visual clues. The Columbia has a better
control feel and balance with it side "stick" vs. the SR22's side "yoke".

Cameron