Hangar Flying

The Long-Ez living up in Winchester is still interested and planning to attend   Look forward to seeing you guys there!

Keith
N49DW

AlphaSim is developing a new Long-EZ model for FSX - looks really good.

Keith

Here's the checklist I made up - it's for a O-235 so you'd have to change some of the numbers - I print it out 4 slides on a page, double sided (flipping on the long edge) to get the proper sequence.

I also set up a laminated card with standard weight & balance info - after laminating it, it's easy to add passenger, fuel, or baggage with a water soluable marker.

I've read the owners manual for the Long-Ez and saw the max gross weight (1325lbs with special conditions for 1425lbs).  Does anyone know what the limiting factor is on those numbers?  The Infinity Gear page says that a "main landing gear carrying capability, from 1325 lbs. to 2200 lbs., by changing to the Infinity 1 Main Retract System" is achievable - Is there something else that limits the max weight of a long-ez or is the fixed gear the limiting factor?

Also, I'm a new Long-Ez owner and I'm looking for suggestions on a gap filler between the wing and strakes - it looks like some type of tape was used in the past, but it was removed (probably during the annual condition inspection).   Is there a recommended "gap tape" or would something like a silicone caulking that works well?

Thanks!

Keith Ramsey
N49DW (proud new owner!)