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john70t 11-29-2025 09:36 AM

One of my favs.
https://lancair.com/lancair-president-wins-sport-silver-in-2019-reno-air-races/
Of the top 15 fastest aircraft in Sport Class, 9 were Lancair models. Repeating his 2018 performance with yet another win, Andrew Findlay in “One Moment” set the pace, winning the Sport Gold class at a speed of 390.744 mph.

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pmax 11-29-2025 11:03 AM

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john70t 11-29-2025 01:39 PM

Icon has new owners https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/08/12/new-owner-for-icon/
There were budgetary problems and prices were soaring. Former ousted CEO died in a wingsuit accident amid lawsuits. I don't know that much.

Still it's an incredible air craft. Simple controls to fly as a car (and marketed as such). Land on water or ground. Spin proof. Neutral stall and docile. Has parachute. The few accidents were operator error. Wings fold up to be trailered anywhere a boat will launch. I think they even sold a matching trailer at one point.

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john70t 11-29-2025 01:46 PM

Another similar amphi configuration is the Searey:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1764452556.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1764452572.jpg

Or the non-amphi Sky Arrow:
(I've read the fixed gear helps greatly with insurance.)

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