JLKnolla Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Been a while since I checked in, have had several interruptions, read that 'life happens'. I would like to see how many folks would be interested in a baseline AFM\POH for the Open-EZ? I have an original Long-EZ POH but was thinking I would follow the more standardized GAMA style AFM format. Basically, I would prepare a Word document that individual builders could then modify to fit their specific aircraft (e.g., rotary engine, retractable gear, warp 5 engines, etc.). If I were I to charge for something like this, I am curious what the builders out there would be willing to pay for a professional AFM\POH? As for me, I am not ready to start building yet and am actually considering purchasing a flying Long and making many of the mods I am interested over time - my work will soon be taking me away from home and I need a reliable and efficient way to commute 600-1000 miles every few weeks. Your thoughts\suggestions appreciated. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongEZ-Dave Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Ummm... it's already done in MS word... Fixin' to be released Quote Long-EZ #582, Hangar 51 Southeast Texas Regional Airport - KBPT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKnolla Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 Dave, Does that mean you have written a Long-EZ\Open-EZ AFM\POH to GAMA Spec 1 (industry standard nowadays)? As an experienced Technical Writer and Editor I'd be happy to review it if you want. I had already started on a GAMA Spec 1 style AFM\POH based on the original Long-EZ POH for my own use and posted the other day to gauge interest from other builders\pilots for a professionally prepared and formatted AFM\POH; if you have done one as well maybe there is an opportunity to share some work and make a great document. Let me know. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 There's nothing wrong with having 2 versions to choose from! Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongEZ-Dave Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 John, It's a RIP of the original, and I am by no means a technical writer... I'll send you a copy of what I have so far if you'd like, though it is not updated by CP-30 and above yet. It was basically for my own use (and I must have been extremely bored), tailored for my airplane and I thought I'd put it out there for others to use... Dave Quote Long-EZ #582, Hangar 51 Southeast Texas Regional Airport - KBPT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKnolla Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 LongEZ-Dave and I have exchanged pleasantries by phone and I have received his file. I will go through it but at first blush it looks like a great starting point. My thoughts are as above to put together a basic AFM that individual builder\flyers can modify for their specific aircraft. In keeping with the Open-EZ concept, this will be an open-source manual, freely provided. Recommendations for specific procedures (emergency, abnormal or normal)not contained in the original POH are welcome, as are any other suggestions. Looking forward to this!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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