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For Sale/Wanted / Trio EZ pilot for sale with Servo
« on: October 20, 2014, 07:53:29 AM »
Adding the Dynon Autopilot to my Long EZ, have low hrs EZ pilot available.  Works perfect, can be sent via Trio for checks if desired. Includes Unit head and servo.  Current cost new $1600.
 For sale $ 600 firm. Email for details  martinhulme2000@yahXX.com.

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Hangar Flying / New alternator needed.
« on: December 02, 2009, 05:57:17 PM »
There was an alternator thread or info here somewhere that discussed a Toyota alternator option. Mine is toast, diodes burned out (my fault) and apparently is an oddball alt. no one will take as a core. Unknown type or brand.  So...need a new source that dosen't break the bank. I have external rectifier, a Zeftronics. Suggestions?? I know several car options with external regulators are out there. For a Lycoming IO-320 engine on a Long.

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Hangar Flying / Need for master relay
« on: September 17, 2007, 07:46:15 PM »
I read and search the internet and groups such as ours and occasionally find out about things I hadn't considered. I ran my electrical bus feeds from the battery through a master auto reset CB then to a master switch to the regular CB's. Now I find out about "master relays" and wonder....should I have put one of these in, and why?" I can still do it, but wonder if its worth it. My loads are fairly light, master switch expected to handle the current. Don't see one in the plans. What is the purpose and benefit?

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Hangar Flying / Vortilons
« on: September 06, 2007, 05:49:24 PM »
Does anyone know where I can find/ make the Long EZ vortilons called for in the CP? I don't have any idea how to make them or put them on. I'm finishing my wings and its time to do them.

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Hangar Flying / Tampa area hangar.
« on: August 14, 2007, 06:02:39 PM »
I'm having an idea. There are no hangars available for rent here. Or anywhere within 50 miles of here. Waiting lists are hundreds long. BUT, there is a large hangar here at Zephyrhills that rents by the quarter floor. Could fit up to 4 builders/planes there. Would work out to be $250 or so each. I'm one. Anyone else think they might want to consider this? Zephyrhlls is a bit north of Tampa, Florida. Just an abtract thought. 2 x  5000 ft runway, cheapest gas.

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Hangar Flying / Build my confidence...please!
« on: August 05, 2007, 05:39:42 PM »
I'm sitting at home seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Painting is now about to start. Hangar is about to be available. Perhaps it will actually make noise and move soon. Hmmm....now I see it more clearly, I'm actually having some fears. A lot of my plane was built before I got her, though in a very basic form. Seems well built. Can't find any evidence of shoddy work, poor quality materials. Attention to detail is excellent. So why am I worried? Simple. With little to base my experiance on, I look at the 2 little pins and 2 bolts in the canard and think...is that really strong enough? The wings bolt on with 3 bolts....seems like way too weak. Now my dreams of flight drift into visions of losing a wing or canard, unable to get out of the spinning cockpit to open the chute.  I can find NO evidence of failure of this type. No NTSB reports (and I read all I could find)that talk of airframe failure. Is this a common fear?  I invite comments and encourage the mental support I'm hoping for. Its really illogical to think this way, but can't help it....help!!

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For Sale/Wanted / 0-320 LE exhaust pipes wanted
« on: August 02, 2007, 11:16:00 AM »
I have a set of pipes off a Cessna but not the best for the EZ. Hal Hunts are very expensive, so before I sell another kidney to pay for them, anyone got any options laying around?

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Hangar Flying / 0-320 engine baffles for Long EZ
« on: August 01, 2007, 01:09:34 PM »
Anyone got cutouts for the 0-320 engine updraft cooling baffles for the Long EZ?
My plans only come with the 0-235 standard ones, could use someones old cutouts if possible. Last construction hurdles under attack!!

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Hangar Flying / Need a hangar space
« on: July 23, 2007, 08:52:20 AM »
No luck on affordable hangars in my area. I am asking around, emailed a couple of people I have heard of locally, but I am looking for Canard owners that can, might, share a hangar space/cost,  in the Tampa area. Vandenburg, Zephyrhills, maybe Brooksville are good locations. Let me know soon, before I give up and try to finish under a shade hangar. (Only current option) Mostly just needs assembly and odds and end work.

Martin in Zephyrhills,  Long EZ

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Hangar Flying / Planning for the day
« on: July 07, 2007, 10:23:13 AM »
I still have some work to do yet, but its reasonable to say my bird will be ready within 12 months or less. I read about having an experianced pilot test it first, getting some back seat rides off other owners to familiarize myself with the plane. The thing is, I don't know anyone in my area to ask such a thing, can't imagine someone wanting to fly an EZ they didn't build, never having known me or my skills. And I've NEVER flown in any canard, let alone an EZ, nor do I know anyone to ask. Is it unreasonable to do it all myself? I see no real options but to do so. I'v had good responces to online questions, but don't feel I know anyone well enough to ask for rides or first flights.
 Anyone else done this alone?

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For Sale/Wanted / Nose gear/air brake
« on: May 24, 2007, 03:17:33 PM »
Long EZ nose gear mechanism, complete, and also air brake handle/springs etc, complete. I now am fitting electric versions to my project. None of the parts have ever been used, only fitted and removed. Reasonable offers, before I put it on Ebay.

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Hangar Flying / linear actuators/electric gear source.
« on: May 19, 2007, 08:54:23 AM »
Just got a Steve Wright nose gear kit (He delivered personally as he was in my area). Got to see his Stagger EZ.  Not fully fitted yet, but looks like a straightforward job. Nicely put together, no complex skills required, great quality.
I found an Ebay source for actuators and bought a 4 inch one for less than a hundred bucks that looks great. plenty strong enough and light. I connected to power and ran it back and forth, should be an easy fit to make the brake electric. If interested, will post details.

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Hangar Flying / How MINE's coming along.
« on: May 12, 2007, 02:43:27 PM »
Love this site, but not a lot of people posting. I thought I'd add some reading material about my own EZ, maybe a few others might provide the same.
I bought one partially built last year, along with lots of odds and ends, pieces and a well worn and epoxy spattered set of plans. I have an early version it seems, it has the old male inlet. Never heard of the female EZ till I saw one at Sun n Fun. These forums, (and the other canard sites) are a great souce of info. I spend many a spare moment reading and learning. Each night I dream of flying my own. (never been flying in one yet). I sweat the details, rebuilding things I'm not 100% happy with. I'll complete a section and later find something here that says, "gotta redo it, that won't work". I'm on my 3rd instrument panel, and changing the mounts now from Aluminium to steel for the heavier 0-320. There is so much I don't know, fear pervades me at times, thinking I'll miss something that will be my undoing down the road. I read the accident reports, learn from others faults and sometimes their demise. After so many years, there are no local builders near me, few used (or new) parts, not too many people to ask questions of, or look at their planes in person. Sometimes I regret even starting it all, but we all need a dream, and despite the constant stream of money and a thousand things to do, it remains my biggest reason to go to work in the morning.
 Fortunately I am supported in the dream by my long suffering wife who never fails to encourage me, just another reason for me to appreciate her.
 One day I will join you in the skies and I will get to feel the joy of canard flight. Lets all keep up with the postings and encourage these often complex and difficult projects.

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Hangar Flying / Need engine mount help. Dynafocal 2.
« on: October 18, 2006, 03:27:03 PM »
My Long EZ project is coming along, although I have a bum back and its slow going. My great engine deal of a IO-320 has a slight mount problem. It requires a Dynafocal type 2 mount, as it came off a Twin Comanche, , and I have not been able to find one from any junkyard, nor any welder willing to make me one. I have the original 0-235 mount and a dynafocal 2  ring but can't seem to find a way to blend the two. I invite any help in solving this problem, as all my efforts so far have produced nothing. I live in the Tampa Florida area.

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Hangar Flying / OK, got the plane in the garage..whats this bit for??
« on: August 31, 2006, 05:17:37 PM »
Now installed at home, I'm going through the plans and the plane. Couple of odd things. The rudder pedals have brake cylinders attached to them in the nose, but the plans call for them on the firewall. Is this a mod of some sort?
Also, the canard seems longer than plans. How can I tell if its an upgraded style?
I got an I0-320 and not sure if I need a mod for the prop. And what kind of prop to put on? Cruise type works for me, but not sure what to shop for.
 If you have a similar aircraft, let me know your set up. Thanks to all, help me get this thing in the air! :shock:

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