Hangar Flying

Scott,
Those cowling look like they are from a Long-Ez and if so, they will not fit a Cozy because the Cozy firewall is significantly wider than a Long-Ez.

Steve Rothert
Colorado Springs, CO

Found a price list from Wicks Aircraft, dated July 1988.  The Basic Raw Materials (epoxy, urethane foam, divinycell foam, polystyrene foam, fiberglass, filler material, wood kit, metal kit, bolt kit, screw kit, nut kit, cotter key kit, nutplate kit, washer kit, rivet kit, cable & cable hardware, plumbing, miscellaneous kit) was about $3500 plus shipping.

But there is a lot more needed that is not include in that price such as, wheels/brakes, nose gear, landing gears, nose retract mechanism, cowlings, canopy, motor mount, motor, instruments, prop, electrical, lights, etc.

Steve

Another option would be to remove the existing external antenna and buy an internal one from Bob Archer, at his website or from Aircraft Spruce.  I've installed one when I was building. Center has never had a problem receiving my signal.

http://sportcraftantennas.wordpress.com/shop/

Steve

Gerard,
I replaced the manual retract system on my Long-Ez with one of Jack's, about a year ago.  He was pretty responsive via email to my pre-purchase questions as well as my questions during the installation.  Perhaps he is on 'holiday'.

I did not buy the manual backup option.  I had been told by other builders that it takes a lot of turns (that require a lot of force) to manually extend the gear.

Steve Rothert
Albuquerque, NM  USA

Selecting a specific manufacturer and model of an airfilter depends on engine size along with size and shape of the airbox.  If you follow the Long-Ez plans, the airfilter is circular.  If you build an airbox and attach it directly to the carburetor, it will probably be a different shape and size.

I tried to upload a one page article that Ben Owen wrote for a past issue of Sport Aviation, that deals with sizing an airfilter.  I kept getting an error and will send it directly to you.  Another good source of information is the CSA link on this website.  Download the spreadsheet which is a directory of articles in past issues.  Open the spreadsheet and search on "airfilter".  I don't know if the articles are available on line or not.  You might have to find a CSA member near where you live to read the articles.

Hope this helps.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM

Mike,
If you are using the 500X5 wheels/tires, you may have to trim the main landing gear to get the proper angle on the longerons.  If you haven't mounted the axles yet, it is relatively easy.  Might have to take off 1 inch or more.  I cut 2 inches off of my strut and it was a little too much.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM.

Tom,
You should find a Vari-Ez or Long-Ez and sit in the front seat.  A Vari-Ez is a little narrower than a Long-Ez. Your shoulders will probably be touching the sides and upper longerons.  Depending on who built the plane initially, you may or may not have to move the rudder pedals and may or may not have enough head clearance with the canopy.  The length issue might be partially addressed by the type and thickness of the seat cushions.

Where are you located?

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM

Marco,
You can do half of the exterior layup as you indicated and that is exactly what I did. I believe there is a drawing in the plans (page 7-2) that show the fuselage upside down and at a 45 degree angle.  I construted a support similar to that but it was about 3-4 feet off the ground, so I would not have to bend over.  When you think about it, you are going to cut most of the center section of the bottom skin (and do additional layups) when you install the nose wheel strut recess, speed brake depression and also if you install the recessed NACA duct.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM