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Glad to see this site is back up ! Used to lurk before but now I've decided I might be smart enough to build a Long Ez.

Any flying examples in South Florida that I could check out and pepper with questions ?

Thanks,

Randy

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I suspect you've been smart enough for a long while to build a Long-EZ.  I also see you're flying a gyro -- that's on my bucket list / next-next plane to build.  What kind?

 

You can do an advanced search and put "FL" in the Location field (please update your profiles everyone :)).  Florida happens to be in the top 6 worldwide for Canard Zone visitors, so I'm sure they're out there.  Visiting a project is very helpful as well.

 

Welcome back, and good luck! 

Jon Matcho :busy:
Builder & Canard Zone Admin
Now:  Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E
Next:  Resume building a Cozy Mark IV

Posted

I suspect you've been smart enough for a long while to build a Long-EZ.  I also see you're flying a gyro -- that's on my bucket list / next-next plane to build.  What kind?

 

You can do an advanced search and put "FL" in the Location field (please update your profiles everyone :)).  Florida happens to be in the top 6 worldwide for Canard Zone visitors, so I'm sure they're out there.  Visiting a project is very helpful as well.

 

Welcome back, and good luck!

 

Thanks for the welcome Jon. Currently flying an MTO Sport by AutoGyro. It does 90% of what a helicopter can do for 10% of the cost. My favorite aircraft to be in on windy days - no, really. I'm a firm believer that a guy should have a go slow farting around aircraft and a go fast IFR cruiser. I'm looking for the Ez to be the latter.

Randy

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Currently flying an MTO Sport by AutoGyro.

 

Amazing.  There was a program on my DVR last night that covered that company at OSH.  They showed 3 or 4 models, and I came to the conclusion that I wanted the Cavalon model.  

 

 

It does 90% of what a helicopter can do for 10% of the cost.

 

...and without the additional/complicated controls, yes?  Does it truly fly as easy as an airplane?

 

I recall having a conversation with someone years ago that had an autogyro but cannot remember the details.  Might this have been you?  

Jon Matcho :busy:
Builder & Canard Zone Admin
Now:  Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E
Next:  Resume building a Cozy Mark IV

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Jon,

The Cavalon is quite nice for sure and yes the gyro is a different beast. It's harder to takeoff than it is to land just the opposite of a fixed wing. BTW, how is your Quickie coming along ?

Randy

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The Cavalon is quite nice for sure and yes the gyro is a different beast. It's harder to takeoff than it is to land just the opposite of a fixed wing. BTW, how is your Quickie coming along ?

 

Depends on which one you mean.  Either my rebuilding of a Tri-Q200 or the new kit I picked up (before finding the Tri-Q).  I've been spending time on the Tri-Q.  I need to get the engine off to repair the gear, but unfortunately it's location 1 hour away which is definitely not the best arrangement for being productive.  I'll have an update after Sunday.

 

Any luck locating nearby Long-EZ planes and projects?  You could also expand your search to include other EZ-styled canards.  

Jon Matcho :busy:
Builder & Canard Zone Admin
Now:  Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E
Next:  Resume building a Cozy Mark IV

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