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Lancair had its newest airplane on display at AirVenture in July. The 4-place Mako is the company's first new product since the relocation of the experimental aircraft pioneer to Texas.

First flown on July 18, 2017, the Mako has logged several dozen hours of flight time, and has met or exceeded all performance expectations. Fully instrumented flight testing was planned shortly after the close of the AirVenture show.

 

The new design features 25 improvements, including dual gullwing cabin doors, a first for a Lancair model. Newly designed low-drag "scimitar" wingtips incorporate lightweight LED lighting and, along with other aerodynamic refinements, adds 12 knots to the aircraft's cruise speed. Much of the increase is due to the optional retractable nosewheel 'cleaning up' the turbulent slipstream behind the propeller. The nosegear is operated by a fully automatic retraction/extension system that requires no action by the pilot.

 

In another first for Lancair, the aircraft’s 4-place cabin will feature enhanced control options. In addition to the (optional) right-side entry door, the Mako offers an optional center control stick, with throttles on both sidewalls, improving ergonomics and allowing piloting from either front seat. Other options include a new electric Freon air conditioning system, articulating seats and a ballistic parachute recovery system.

 

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