“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE”

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 

Lancair announces representation for Western Canada.

Ryan Isaac, Principal of Aviate Consulting, Toronto, Canada has joined Lancair International as the exclusive sales representative for Lancair products in the Western Provinces of Canada. Ryan will be handling the demonstration and sales of the Evolution by Lancair and Lancair Legacy aircraft in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and The Northwest Territories.

Mr. Isaac is very qualified to present the Evolution acquisition and construction process as he will soon complete the building of the Evolution that will serve as his demonstrator aircraft. And, as a Graduate of FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, with thousands of hours instructing in Technically Advanced Aircraft, Ryan will professionally assist his clients in experiencing the Evolution’s impressive and exciting features. Ryan plans on attending the major Canadian airshows as well as joining the current Lancair staff at the U.S. shows.

Lancair welcomes Ryan Isaac to the Lancair Sales Team. He can be reached at Aviate Consulting, 416-731-8020, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, visit www.lancair.ca

Late afternoon on Tuesday, Nov 29, was a perfect time for a first flight! David Robinson lifted off Bend Oregon’s runway 34 into the still air in Mark McGuire’s new Evolution, N13PF for a 45 minute flight that was uneventful and free of any major squawks.

Mark McGuire started building his Evolution less than one year ago with the goal of flying his Evolution in 2011. It is the 16th of 41 Evolutions to fly.Mark chose one of the used, zero-timed PT6A-135/LE engines from Airforce Turbine Service for his Evolution. These engines carry a 6 year warranty and are configured specifically for the Evolution by ATS. They offer a substantial savings for the Evolution owner.

The beautiful paint design was created by Kathy Custard Designs and applied by Coachmasters of Bend. The interior is not yet fitted and is being created by Dan Miller, also in Bend.

David Circled KBDN for about 45 minutes exploring basic handling characteristics as well as some systems operation before returning, and there were high-fives all around as he shut down after a great first flight.

                                                     Congratulations Mark! 

Unmanned Water Vehicles and Lancair?

Wendel and Martha Solesbee, N7LH, Evolution #015

It hasn't flown yet, but this beautiful Evolution will be flying very soon. Wendell and Martha Solesbee heve been building this awesome Evolution (serial #015) at their Southern California shop and Chino hangar in their "spare time" for about two years. Wendell's business is autobody repair and his plane was painted by him and his staff at Solesbee Auto.You may have been watching the progress in a multi-part article in the September and October (2011) Kitplanes magazine. But, magazine publishing schedules being what they are, you haven't seen the airplane this far along, so consider this a "sneak peek". We'll update you as soon as N7LH flys. In the meantime, catch up on the Kitplanes articles and watch Wendell and Martha building their dream plane!