N861JD

N861JD is a Lancair LC41-550FG, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by JOSEPH GARY W. SkyMeter has tracked 28 flights totalling 18 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KTOA to KTOA. Service window in our records spans 392 days. Of those flights, 4 (14.3%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Lancair LC41-550FG has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,550 lb, light wake category.

About the Lancair LC41-550FG

The Lancair Legacy is a high-performance composite kitbuilt aircraft that emerged in the 1990s as one of the fastest piston singles available to homebuilders. Designed by Lance Neibauer's Lancair company in Redmond, Oregon, the Legacy combines a sleek low-wing design with a turbocharged Continental TSIO-550 engine producing 350 horsepower, enabling cruise speeds exceeding 200 knots, performance that rivals or exceeds many certified production singles while maintaining the experimental amateur-built category's regulatory flexibility. The aircraft's composite construction (carbon fiber and fiberglass) keeps empty weight around 1,900 pounds despite a substantial 3,550-pound maximum takeoff weight, giving it impressive useful load and range capabilities for cross-country travel.

The Legacy's operating envelope reflects its sport-touring mission: a never-exceed speed of 250 knots, maximum structural cruising speed of 201 knots, and stall speeds in the 60-67 knot range depending on configuration. With retractable landing gear, a pressurization option on some variants, and typical cruise altitudes in the mid-teens to low flight levels, the Legacy appeals to experienced pilots seeking near-turboprop performance at piston operating costs. The type requires careful speed management and solid piloting skills. Its clean aerodynamics and relatively high wing loading demand respect during approach and landing phases.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.