The Shame of the Long EZ

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Offline Brent J

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The Shame of the Long EZ
« on: August 05, 2006, 01:38:37 PM »
Recently, I introduced myself as a new Long Ez owner that learned some interesting facts and insights through this discussion board.  Although I am a former F-16 pilot, I checked my ego and thanked you all for the valuable information that helped me become a more knowledgable buyer.

Today, sitting at my computer on a saturday afternoon sick and tired of the INFLATED EGOS posting back and forth, I want to say that I am ashamed at what I have witnessed.

Fact #1:  Although this wet ticket pilot from Virginia might be a little nieve and trusting, he more than likely couldn't have made up all these claims.  He might not have personally witnessed everything, but his only goal was to purchase his own plane...............any of you jerks ever have that desire?

Fact #2:  Just because someone is a good builder..........doesn't mean they are a good pilot..........and vice versa.  Some people don't want to screw with building and want to buy outright................who cares if they ask questions?

Fact#3:  People want to complain and stir the pot.  This post just like all the others will be trampled on and everyone will have to put in their 2cents................why?  Why can't you just enjoy owning a great plane and help others to learn some of the joy and headaches of ownership.

Fact#4:  If you have to keep a new private pilot's 2k deposit when they just flew across the country to buy your P.O.S. plane.............you are the lowest form of life on the planet.................PERIOD!

I basically think you guys are all a bunch of babies that feel they need to be heard.  This plane has been around since the late 70's, there are plenty of resources out there without having to put up with the whiny crap on this site............let the replies begin............tell me how cool you are and how cool your plane is......................WHATEVER.................I'm off to the airport!

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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2006, 05:42:39 PM »
Howdy!

I must be missing all the juicy threads you're talking about, afaict, there's the "2000 ways not to buy a canard" thread where people are commiserating with the buyer saying "Dang, that sucks." and the original thread from the seller where people are commiserating with him saying "Dang, that sucks."

If you know of a thread where folks are locked in mortal combat over both sides, do let me know, I'm always looking for an alternative to television for entertainment.

Offline Juan Rivera

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« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2006, 06:20:15 PM »
Brent

You are just too cool.

Offline rviglierchio

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Go Brent - Good Post
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2006, 09:27:04 PM »
I recently went from EZ dope to EZ owner (still kinda dopey) and the successful conclusion was a combination of luck and good advice from some very decent people in this Canard community.  I took one look at the panel of of the plane in question and moved on, as many have and as I would expect any sensible person would.  He has a lot of seemingly good information to share on the web and the forums but it should be taken in context with the aircraft he flies.  Just keeping the deposit, having suffered no damages says a lot about the integrity of the seller and contradicts the beliefs he tends to promote.
I had a seller that was prickly about inspection and was supposed to provide me the dual time the insurance required.  Fortunately the inspection went well but he disappeared after the sale so I had to teach myself to fly the plane.  How's that for a crappy seller?  Oh well.  Live and learn.  I'm still here to joke about it - again, thanks to luck and a lot of good advice from some fine people.  
There are going to be more and more sales of completed aircraft in the coming years.  It's time for the old world builders to come around and pass on their very valuable experience and advice to us rookies without being so pissy about it.  As you say Brent, EGO only goes so far without a lot of positive impact and doesn't do much to support this wonderful world of fabulous aircraft.  Those experienced of you - please appreciate our (buyers -not builders) love of the aircraft you've built.  Don't screw us over in the buying process and for crying out loud, don't support somebody that does, no matter how young and/or naive the buyer may be or how beloved the seller has become.
Thanks for the opportunity to give my 2 cents and HUGE thanks for all the forum help to a new owner.