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Hangar Flying / Re: Source for Cables for Brock Quadrant?
« on: January 09, 2013, 07:52:55 PM »
Dick,
Try the bike shop at an REI store (Recreational Equipment Outfitters) and ask for cables for a tandem bike.  The newer ones have teflon liners.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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For Sale/Wanted / Re: WTB: Lord Engine Mounts J7402
« on: December 08, 2012, 08:19:00 PM »
Dave,
Sounds like a really great price. Where did you buy the engine mounts?  The cheapest that I have seen is way north of $400.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Best way to transport a Project?
« on: October 10, 2012, 10:45:42 AM »
Jamie,
The center section spar is about 10 feet long (120 inches).  In order to trailer it, you will have to jack up one side about 33 inches.  Get a copy of the Long-Ez plans and see page 1-2.

Steve Rothert
Long- Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Help! Canard/Elevator hinges threaded or not threaded?
« on: August 02, 2012, 08:54:12 AM »
Troy,
Take a look at the Long-Ez plans, page 11-4.  It appears from those drawings that the CS3 (1/8 inch aluminum insert) that is floxed into the canard, is threaded.  However, if you have the Roncz canard, the hinge mechanism is different and those CS3 aluminum inserts are not threaded.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM

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Hangar Flying / Re: WL of the LE main gear axle?
« on: July 06, 2012, 05:16:39 PM »
Keith,
I am sure that you have seen the back cover of the LE Plans that shows the WL of the main gear axles to be -22.  I believe that this is valid for the small tires.  When I built my Long-EZ I was using the 500X5 tires and realized that if I kept the -22 WL, the plane would sit at a negative angle of attack. So I moved the axles up,  a little over 1 inch, making the WL about -21.  I believe the Cozy builders also shortened their landing gear but you should talk to someone to confirm.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Anyone here a DME? I have questions about A&P licencing
« on: June 14, 2012, 02:58:04 PM »
Scott,
Contact your local FSDO office and see what they can offer.  They would know of a local examiner for the O&P.

Steve Rothert
Albuquerque,NM
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Paint: What did YOU use?
« on: April 30, 2012, 04:03:26 PM »
I flew my Long-Ez in PPG primer for flight test period and then painted it a year or so later with a PPG base coat/clear coat.  PPG makes a "plastic parts cleaner" that we used.  As part of the prep, immediately before painting, we applied the cleaner per instructions.  That was over 10 years ago without any signs of peeling/flaking.  If I were doing it over, I would probably choose a white color, single stage urethane paint and get the trim colors from a vinyl graphics auto shop.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Naca scoop and gear leg finishing.
« on: April 26, 2012, 09:00:31 AM »
Bob Archer used to make a transponder antenna that was on a circuit board.  I RTV mine to the end of the C/S where it meets the wing. 

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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For Sale/Wanted / Looking for a Terra TRT 250D Transponder
« on: April 23, 2012, 05:40:34 PM »
Looking for a Terra TRT-250D Transponder for a fellow EZ driver.  I'm trying to help this guy get flying.  I know these things are not worth much so if you happen to have one, gathering dust, let me know.  You can contact me directly at swrothert@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Steve Rothert
Albuquerque, NM
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: Hello from a newbie
« on: April 18, 2012, 12:07:46 PM »
Eric,
Where are you located?  Make a point of joining Central States Association and get the directory of members.  You will never meet such a great bunch of knowledgeable and willing individuals, who will share their knowledge and help with your project.

Steve Rothert
Albuquerque, NM
Long-Ez N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: setting the wing angle
« on: November 21, 2011, 11:59:32 AM »
Kevin,
If you got the builder's log with the plane, there might be some notes in there as to the number of washer that may have been added to obtain the correct wing incidence.  Some builders even put notes on the spar as to the number of washer.  Can you contact the builder?

Alternatively, did you get the "hot wire templates" for cutting the wing foam, when you purchased the plane?  If so, it might be possible to make an upper surface "negative" of the templates, and where you transfer the level line from the template to the "negative".  You could then lay the negative on to the upper surface of the wing at the appropriate reference point (Butt line).  With the airplane level (top longerons level), the level line on the "negative" should also be level.  If not, then you need to add washers appropriately.  Make sense??

Another check is to see how well the inboard portion of the wing, mates up to the fuel/baggage strakes.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR

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For Sale/Wanted / EXP Bus DC Load Center and Indicator Panel
« on: November 07, 2011, 01:43:39 PM »
Estate Sale - EXP Bus and Indicator Panel $400
I am helping "part-out" some aviation components of an estate sale.

This system was sent back to the factory in January 2010 for a complete check out.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/expbus.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/expbus3.php

Contact me for questions and pictures at swrothert@yahoo.com

Steve Rothert
Albuquerque, NM
LongEz N49SR

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Hangar Flying / Re: electrial diagram
« on: September 19, 2011, 09:48:13 AM »
Stan,
From a planning perspective, use a spreadsheet to list all of your electrical instruments(avionics, etc).  For each instrument, list each wire and the wire size that the manufacturer recommends.  That will give you an idea of the type and amount of wire to order. I used shielded wire almost exclusively because I had it in stock.

I kept all the antenna coax wires together and ran them along the length of one side of the fuselage.  All the other wires (starter, alternator, temp/pressure senders) were bundled together and ran down the other side.  I think this helped minimize any electrical noise.  Also in the spreadsheet, I indicated the wire bundle in which each wire was located.

Steve Rothert
Albuquerque, NM

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Hangar Flying / Re: UV blocking primer
« on: September 17, 2011, 07:47:24 PM »
Kevin,
Bruce is correct.  IMRON and the other equivalent brands of paint are very dangerous.  There have been a few deaths that have been written up because of "casual" protection.  I believe that one individual died within three days of applying the paint.  Professional painters use full body suits and full face masks, with pressurized air being delivered to the suit and mask, from an outside air source.  They also paint in a climate controlled paint booth that helps vents the fumes.

That being said, you should probably visit a reputable automotive paint supply shop and ask for their advice. The guys who work there are full of good information.  Some paint products are incompatible with other products, even when made by the same paint manufacturer.  The paint stores can probably also supply you with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on the various products.  Most of their products are usually available in quarts.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM


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Hangar Flying / Re: Replacing LONG instrument panel
« on: September 14, 2011, 01:14:46 PM »
Stan,
Just remember that the instrument panel is a structural bulkhead of the fuselage.  Leave enough of structure around the perimeter (sides and top) to maintain the integrity.  I have heard of some "renovations" where the whole original instrument panel was removed, the fuselage sides moved in slightly, and the canopy/canopy frame would no longer fit.

Fly safe.

Steve Rothert
Long-Ez N49SR
Albuquerque, NM

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