Lancair Evolution visibility?

Palamedes

Palamedes

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Okay so the Lancair Evolution is a sexy machine.. ( but priced out of my budget.. too bad.. heh )

One thing I noticed is it seems like it would be tough to see out of, or at least the window configuration makes visibility seem limited.. Thoughts? Anyone sat in one of these?
 
I flew N427LE, the only piston Evolution that I know of in existence. Flew it a few times, it's been a few years.

From the front seat (where I always sat), I don't recall the visibility being poor, at least forward. Side visibility wasn't terrible, but keep in mind I'm used to twins where I have engine nacelles in my way.

It was a very nice plane to fly, although 350 HP is a bit too anemic for it in my opinion. While the 750 HP PT-6 version I think is a bit more than it needs, a 450-550 HP engine would be optimal on performance and economy. The advantage to the piston is the range - fuel tanks are the same size, piston gets better miles per gallon.
 
Cool! Thanks!

It's a very nice looking plane to be sure and I'd love to get into one or more likely a legacy RG-550.. but $250k for a kit is rough.. Doable, but tough to get passed by "She who makes decisions."

The Evolution at $545k would be amazing, but that's way out side my price range.

Good to know that visibility isn't an issue..
 
I found the Evolution really nice overall. The price point is good for a new plane, especially since it includes their "builder assist" so that you basically have a turn-key plane in 2 weeks. No matter what, it's out of our price range, but if I were in the market for a new $1M plane, that would probably be around the top of my list. And definitely vs a new TBM.
 
Palamedes said:
The Evolution at $545k would be amazing, but that's way out side my price range.
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That doesn't include the engine package - you're going to be in the $1.1M to $1.2M range to get it airborne.
 
airguy said:
That doesn't include the engine package - you're going to be in the $1.1M to $1.2M range to get it airborne.
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The piston engine will be much cheaper than the turboprop, at least to buy. Maintenance will probably be expensive on it, at least when it breaks.
 
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