Interview on Lancair IV-P with Doug Johnson @ 28J Palatka, Florida

Impromptu interview at the fuel pumps of Palatka, Florida (28J) with Dr.Douglas Johnson , former Air Force Officer, about his beautiful Lancair IV-P. The intended 4 minute discussion turned into a great 10 minute overview of the Lancair. I must apologize for the video and sound quality but iphone was the only device used. Here are some Lancair characteristics:

Specifications (Lancair IV-P) Data from Lancair website and AOPA

General characteristics

Capacity: pilot + three passengers
Length: 25 ft 0 in (7.62 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Wing area: 98 sq ft (9.1 m2)
Aspect ratio: 9:1
Empty weight: 2,200 lb (998 kg)
Gross weight: 3,550 lb (1,610 kg)
Fuel capacity: 90 U.S. gallons (340 L; 75 imp gal), 110 U.S. gallons (420 L; 92 imp gal) with extended tanks
Powerplant: 1 × Continental TSIO-550 six cylinder, horizontally opposed piston engine, 350 hp (260 kW)
Propellers: 3-bladed Hartzell PHC-H3YF-1RF, constant speed, 12 ft 8 in (1.93 m) diameter

Performance

Maximum speed: 342 mph (550 km/h, 297 kn)
Cruise speed: 335 mph (539 km/h, 291 kn) @ 75% power, at 24,000 feet
Stall speed: 71 mph (115 km/h, 62 kn) in landing configuration
Range: 1,250 mi (2,010 km, 1,090 nmi) with 45 minute reserve at 24,000 feet
Endurance: 4.3 hours with 45 minute reserve
g limits: +4.4/-2.2 (utility category), +3.8/-2.0 (normal category)
Rate of climb: 3,000 ft/min (15 m/s) at 3550 lbs gross weight
Wing loading: 36.2 lb/sq ft (177 kg/m2) without winglets