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Old February 25th 06, 06:31 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Budget Retracts - Anyone own a Sierra or Comanche 180?

Jay Honeck wrote:
The lancair legacy, with the 310hp and retract will supposedly do 276mph
at 8000'
The fixed-gear legacy, with 200hp will supposedly do 210 mph at 8000'

so, maybe the SR-22 would gain 30mph or so with a retractable...



That's pretty significant. I suppose liability concerns are preventing them
from considering folding gear?


I'd think the concerns about their customers affording insurance would
be greater than any concerns about manufacturers liability.


Matt