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Hangar Flying / Re: Flying qualities of a Long EZ and Cozy
« on: September 05, 2013, 08:00:54 PM »
Here's a good solution for fuel gages - http://nickugolini.com/Website/Fuel%20Probes/Fuel%20Probes%20Installation%20rev9.pdf
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Hangar Flying / Re: Flying qualities of a Long EZ and Cozy
« on: September 02, 2013, 06:53:31 PM »
Very nice report by Dave Harvey above. Dave - please consider coming to Rough River with your new bird during the weekend of September 27 thru 29th. Here is a link to the info - http://www.roughriver.org/ Join us if you can.
I agree with most that easyrider posted above. The high compression pistons really help out if you have an O-235 in your Long. I give rides to anyone that can physically fit in the back of my Long at Rough River as long as I have my "climb" prop installed. I have the 9.7:1 Lycoming pistons.
The only thing that I take SLIGHT exception to is the brake choice. I'm sure it would be better to go with the Grove brakes. For me, it just isn't worth the trouble or expense to make the conversion to the Groves. I have the heavy duty Clevelands with forward mounted "Debbie Iwatate" rudder pedal mods and master cylinders. I would like to give a ride to any Cleveland brake naysayers to see if they wouldn't agree that the HD Clevelands are more than adequate.
My Long is 885# empty (for reference). My Long and Dicks are a bit on the light side of norm for our engine sizes. Even if you fly them at gross weight (or a bit over) the handling qualities are very good. The stall speed, landing speed and runway length requirements are what increase for the heavier birds. I don't think the fellow that you met is that knowledgeable of the breed.
Maybe you need to call in sick for the RR weekend Jamie!!!
I agree with most that easyrider posted above. The high compression pistons really help out if you have an O-235 in your Long. I give rides to anyone that can physically fit in the back of my Long at Rough River as long as I have my "climb" prop installed. I have the 9.7:1 Lycoming pistons.
The only thing that I take SLIGHT exception to is the brake choice. I'm sure it would be better to go with the Grove brakes. For me, it just isn't worth the trouble or expense to make the conversion to the Groves. I have the heavy duty Clevelands with forward mounted "Debbie Iwatate" rudder pedal mods and master cylinders. I would like to give a ride to any Cleveland brake naysayers to see if they wouldn't agree that the HD Clevelands are more than adequate.
My Long is 885# empty (for reference). My Long and Dicks are a bit on the light side of norm for our engine sizes. Even if you fly them at gross weight (or a bit over) the handling qualities are very good. The stall speed, landing speed and runway length requirements are what increase for the heavier birds. I don't think the fellow that you met is that knowledgeable of the breed.
Maybe you need to call in sick for the RR weekend Jamie!!!
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Hangar Flying / Re: So I want to build... BUT
« on: August 25, 2013, 08:41:10 PM »
Send me an email and we'll work out a time that's good for both of us - long83dt at charter dot net.
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Hangar Flying / Re: So I want to build... BUT
« on: August 23, 2013, 06:44:05 PM »
Jamie,
If you are ever in my area (just SW of STL) for a few days, I'd be happy to get you over the hump on composite building. It is quite easy to build an adequate structure using the methods taught in the Long EZ plans. It is also VERY time consuming. Certainly not like putting an RV together. Once you see how easy it is, you'll probably agree that "even a cave man can do it".
If you are ever in my area (just SW of STL) for a few days, I'd be happy to get you over the hump on composite building. It is quite easy to build an adequate structure using the methods taught in the Long EZ plans. It is also VERY time consuming. Certainly not like putting an RV together. Once you see how easy it is, you'll probably agree that "even a cave man can do it".
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For Sale/Wanted / Re: Brand new "zero time" Hertzler prop for sale
« on: August 20, 2013, 07:08:39 PM »
What are the specs on the prop? Diameter and pitch? When did you purchase it?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Hangar Flying / Re: What airfilter for an 0-320
« on: August 17, 2013, 08:17:11 PM »
I think the correct size is the biggest one that you can make fit.
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Hangar Flying / Re: Rob Martinson
« on: March 30, 2013, 08:56:35 AM »
Very nicely said Bill!
I too am going to miss Rob. I met him at Rough River several years ago. Later at Rough River we discussed going to Reno for the races. He got me in touch with security there and I worked along side him manning gates during the races.
When Galloping Ghost crashed in 2011, he was the first one I called to see if he was OK. I was supposed to be sitting with him in the stands for the race along with Gary Hunter and Gil Hutchinson. I didn't make it over to sit with them for the race. From where I was when the plane went down, I thought it went right into the stands. It was good to hear he was OK when I called. He was obviously affected by the crash since it happened right in front of them.
He invited me to stay at his house on the flight out to the Reno races last year. That would have been my chance to meet his wife Pam. The weather pushed me South on the trip out, so I didn't get to meet her.
Since I've been enjoying racing my Long so much, I've tried to get others involved. I twisted Rob's arm a few times, but he made it clear that racing was behind him. Just more effort than he cared to expend to keep the plane race ready and travel to the races. He was more into flying for pure enjoyment and taking videos from his Long EZ so he could share the beauty with others.
I too am going to miss Rob. I met him at Rough River several years ago. Later at Rough River we discussed going to Reno for the races. He got me in touch with security there and I worked along side him manning gates during the races.
When Galloping Ghost crashed in 2011, he was the first one I called to see if he was OK. I was supposed to be sitting with him in the stands for the race along with Gary Hunter and Gil Hutchinson. I didn't make it over to sit with them for the race. From where I was when the plane went down, I thought it went right into the stands. It was good to hear he was OK when I called. He was obviously affected by the crash since it happened right in front of them.
He invited me to stay at his house on the flight out to the Reno races last year. That would have been my chance to meet his wife Pam. The weather pushed me South on the trip out, so I didn't get to meet her.
Since I've been enjoying racing my Long so much, I've tried to get others involved. I twisted Rob's arm a few times, but he made it clear that racing was behind him. Just more effort than he cared to expend to keep the plane race ready and travel to the races. He was more into flying for pure enjoyment and taking videos from his Long EZ so he could share the beauty with others.
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Hangar Flying / Re: Long-EZ dimensions
« on: February 25, 2013, 09:10:44 PM »
I meant page 129 of the PDF. As far as chapter, it is 19-10. This shows a planform view of a wing with all the dimensions. A three view is on the last page and may be adequate for your purpose.
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Hangar Flying / Re: Long-EZ dimensions
« on: February 23, 2013, 08:27:38 PM »
When you click on the link, and progress through to page 129, it will give you the main wing dimensions and should be a big help for you. After clicking on the above link, clickn on download. On the google page that pops up, click on, "download anyway". Then click on download. The download should then begin. It did for me anyway. Did that work???
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Hangar Flying / Re: Long-EZ dimensions
« on: February 23, 2013, 07:32:38 PM »
Sorry about that. Let's see if this works - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B35cVTlE-h7IYTMwZGFiNTEtNWRlMi00OTEyLWFmZjktZjY2M2Q4MDAwMDdh/edit?pli=1
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Hangar Flying / Re: Long-EZ dimensions
« on: February 22, 2013, 09:36:22 PM »
Try this link and see if you find your own answers and much more - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B35c...4MDAwMDdh/edit
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For Sale/Wanted / Re: Long Ez Fuel sight gauges wanted
« on: February 08, 2013, 07:50:12 PM »
Here's Vance's current email address - nostromo56 at tx dot rr dot com
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Hangar Flying / Re: Source for Cables for Brock Quadrant?
« on: January 08, 2013, 08:22:04 PM »
Sam,
I had to replace my carb heat cable a few years back. Check with your local bike shop. A cable for a bicycle built for two is what you ask for. That's what I did and just trimmed the length to fit.
I'm with you on the satisfaction of the Rutan design. You have to inspect the cables just like anything else. I've just had to replace the one cable in about 1200 hours.
I had to replace my carb heat cable a few years back. Check with your local bike shop. A cable for a bicycle built for two is what you ask for. That's what I did and just trimmed the length to fit.
I'm with you on the satisfaction of the Rutan design. You have to inspect the cables just like anything else. I've just had to replace the one cable in about 1200 hours.
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Hangar Flying / Re: New varieze owner
« on: December 22, 2012, 02:01:26 PM »
Good advice to check with Robert and Valerie. The aircraft must be 51% amateur built, but not by any one individual. Fifty people can go together and build an airplane and get it certified. The new owner will be doing the last bit of amateur work on the aircraft.