It was mentioned in another thread that I share some updates on the Super Legacy I have been building. I will admit, I'm probably more critical of my own work so it is hard for me to find photos I'm comfortable sharing. But, here are a few:
This is the Lycoming IO-580-X preparing to run on the Dyno at Barrett. We ran it normally aspirated just to seat the rings and check everything out. Turbos come after it is on the airframe. So technically it will be a TIO-580-X
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/580_01.jpg)
Speaking of Turbos.. Heavily modified Garrett turbos. I have to thank Ian Baker and Advanced Aero Components for working with me to get these built. They were modified by GCG Turbo in Australia, and are going to be sweet. Booooooooost!!!
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Turbo_01.jpg)
Canopy is done, and for those that haven't built a canopy, that is a big deal. It has a credit card thickness gap around the opening, that will probably have to be opened up for paint. Turned out super nice I think.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Canopy_01.jpg)
I have to thank Jon Sharp for giving me an introduction to Hartzell. Without that, I probably wouldn't have been able to get this prop. This is the prop that Hartzell designed for the NXT, and what has gone the fastest. Counterweighted and full feathering.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Prop_01.jpg)
The fuselage is very complete. I have already done the tail wrap and about to finish up the beluga belly install. The part I got, molded off of Race #30, needed a lot of internal support. I built carbon ribs with cap strips and then foam filled the thin areas so it would be supported all the way to the edge. The ribs make it easy to see the change from the stock shape to the modified beluga belly shape. Probably bond on the belly skin in the next couple days.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_01.jpg)
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_03.jpg)
How it sits today. Beringer wheels and brakes are not installed yet. Waiting until I'm done spraying primer.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_02.jpg)
So in other Sport Class news, here are the few things I know about going on:
Bob Mills purchased #47 Lucky Mojo from the late Gary Mead, so it will stay in the racing family.
Blue Thunder is being repaired as well as all of the other Thunder Mustangs getting some winter updates.
Richard Ogg seems focused on his Super Legacy now that his Glasair, the plastic piglet, went up in flames last year.
Karl Grove is nearing first flight of his Super Legacy with the ACE-568 engine.
Race #30 is back on the east coast and you can bet will not sit idle all winter.
Race #44 is for sale, $340k last I heard.
Unleashed is sitting in a cold hangar, not doing much of anything..
That is all I know. Thanks
Tom McNerney
This is the Lycoming IO-580-X preparing to run on the Dyno at Barrett. We ran it normally aspirated just to seat the rings and check everything out. Turbos come after it is on the airframe. So technically it will be a TIO-580-X
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/580_01.jpg)
Speaking of Turbos.. Heavily modified Garrett turbos. I have to thank Ian Baker and Advanced Aero Components for working with me to get these built. They were modified by GCG Turbo in Australia, and are going to be sweet. Booooooooost!!!
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Turbo_01.jpg)
Canopy is done, and for those that haven't built a canopy, that is a big deal. It has a credit card thickness gap around the opening, that will probably have to be opened up for paint. Turned out super nice I think.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Canopy_01.jpg)
I have to thank Jon Sharp for giving me an introduction to Hartzell. Without that, I probably wouldn't have been able to get this prop. This is the prop that Hartzell designed for the NXT, and what has gone the fastest. Counterweighted and full feathering.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Prop_01.jpg)
The fuselage is very complete. I have already done the tail wrap and about to finish up the beluga belly install. The part I got, molded off of Race #30, needed a lot of internal support. I built carbon ribs with cap strips and then foam filled the thin areas so it would be supported all the way to the edge. The ribs make it easy to see the change from the stock shape to the modified beluga belly shape. Probably bond on the belly skin in the next couple days.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_01.jpg)
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_03.jpg)
How it sits today. Beringer wheels and brakes are not installed yet. Waiting until I'm done spraying primer.
![](http://www.laminarconsulting.com/images/Legacy/Fuse_02.jpg)
So in other Sport Class news, here are the few things I know about going on:
Bob Mills purchased #47 Lucky Mojo from the late Gary Mead, so it will stay in the racing family.
Blue Thunder is being repaired as well as all of the other Thunder Mustangs getting some winter updates.
Richard Ogg seems focused on his Super Legacy now that his Glasair, the plastic piglet, went up in flames last year.
Karl Grove is nearing first flight of his Super Legacy with the ACE-568 engine.
Race #30 is back on the east coast and you can bet will not sit idle all winter.
Race #44 is for sale, $340k last I heard.
Unleashed is sitting in a cold hangar, not doing much of anything..
That is all I know. Thanks
Tom McNerney
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