Mon, May 02, 2005
Lancair Pleased
The Lancair Company learned Friday that the editors of Robb
Report magazine have named the turbocharged Columbia 400 "Best of
the Best" in the personal aircraft category. Their 17th annual
"Best of the Best" issue will hit newsstands May 24th.
"We're extremely pleased to be named "Best of the Best" by Robb
Report's editors," said Lancair Vice President of Marketing &
Sales, Randy S. Bolinger, in a release to ANN. "These folks
evaluate extremely high-end products from around the world in a
wide variety of categories. To have Robb Report recognize the
Columbia 400 as the best in its class demonstrates that they have
done their due diligence and truly understand what makes a personal
aircraft the class leader. "
The "Best of the Best" issue is the result of the magazine's
annual search for the most extraordinary products and services. The
monthly, international magazine covers the luxury lifestyle,
featuring premium-quality automobiles, yachts, jewelry, vacations,
wines, fashions and aircraft among other categories.
The four-place, all composite, Lancair Columbia 400 is the twin
turbocharged and intercooled version of the Company's line of
personal aircraft. The Columbia is the fastest certified piston
powered aircraft in the world with a maximum cruise speed of 235
knots or 270 miles per hour. It is capable of cruising at altitudes
as high as 25,000 feet. The aircraft has a range of more than 1,300
nautical miles, while cruising at more than 200 knots.
The Columbia 400 incorporates a "glass cockpit" with Avidyne
displays, Garmin Avionics and numerous innovative and integrated
safety features to create an exceedingly capable personal
aircraft.
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