Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: Mikeos98 on June 14, 2016, 10:19:03 PM
Title: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: Mikeos98 on June 14, 2016, 10:19:03 PM
I am joining an eaa chapter and have the chance to take over a long ez with the fuse and gear done or build a Varieze from scratch. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: srothert on June 15, 2016, 08:49:03 AM
Tell us where you are located. Maybe someone in the group can connect you to an EZ/Cozy builder who can take a look at the project with you, before you make any decisions.
Steve Rothert Colorado Springs, CO
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: LongEZDaveA on June 15, 2016, 03:33:01 PM
I built/own a Long EZ, so I may be biased. I would suggest that the Long is a better match for the majority. 40% more wing area, designed around the Lycoming instead of Continental, roughly twice the fuel capacity, better wing attach (my opinion) method, better resale value, Burt said starter is OK.
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: dorr on June 21, 2016, 08:01:17 PM
I've been collecting information on the choice for 25+ years. If you'd like my blurb on the comparison, please send a note to David at CanardFinder dot Net
David Orr
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: Mikeos98 on July 24, 2016, 05:37:39 PM
I am in shickley Nebraska the project is in Hastings
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: Radioflyer on July 25, 2016, 08:47:50 AM
The V-Eze is a beautiful plane and the smaller size (wingspan & weight) makes it more easy to move around and tuck away in a shared hangar. However, there is no choice here. Go for the L-Ez. If for no other reason, just because it is already started and that will give you a head start toward completion. As you know, these are multi- thousand hour projects. There are numerous other advantages to the L-Ez, beyond those important ones mentioned by LongEzDaveA including more support for metal parts, resale value, etc.
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: Mikeos98 on July 25, 2016, 09:00:28 PM
thank you. can anyone tell me if there is someone close to central nebraska that is building a long ez or has one built?
Title: Re: Long ez or Varieze?
Post by: dorr on July 31, 2016, 12:04:58 AM