Sales I've seen

[Kent Ashton]

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The listing says it needs an engine and there's no mention of the avionics

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is the Tri -Q still available?

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I bet there are a LOT of the EZ that have just sat and neglected to reregister - so the number from BMC could be off a bit.

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I am not flying because (1) I used ALL of my time working on the Longeze and am not current

Please indulge me:  (1) The Tri-Q above was originally posted with a Craigslist link last year.  The poster was not the seller so I doubt anyone knows anything more about this airplane.  If you really want to find it, go to this page in the FAA Registry  https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/MakeModelInquiry    and enter Model "Tri-q".  Leave the Manufacturer blank.  Try different spellings.  The stupid FAA does not identify the N-numbers in that result or accomodate a search by Manufacturer Code but for any aircraft that looks likely, do a Google Verbatim search  [  https://www.google.com/webhp?tbs=li:1    ]   for a result like James Langley Tri Quickie  and it will usually bring up the N-number.  Go back to the Registry search and search for that N-number if desired which will show you some ownership history.  If you knew the county of location for sure, you could search by state and county in the Registry.

(2)  oftentimes, the best way to ask a poster about an old post is to send him a direct message which will go to his email address.   Do that by clicking on his name and finding the link "Message".

(3) If you just want to comment about the state of aviation or your own condition, please start your own topic.  The topic of this thread is "Sales I've seen".  Let us stick to canards for sale or sold.  Or how to track them down!

Your cooperation is appreciated.  🙂

[Kent Ashton]

7 hours ago, Tanker83 said:

$15k Long-EZ project: https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1654589-Long-EZ.html?catid=18671

That is a new one.  You will have to beg for details from the seller:    LONG EZ • $15,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Long EZ project airframe Almost complete with,320 & $15000 in electronics, Call Me Joe 208 258 9965 • Contact Joe Bennight - HOME BUILDER , Owner - located Payette, ID United States • Telephone: 208 258 9965 • Posted April 21, 2021

The Defiant project has been listed for a year or so.  Seller has not reduced the priced so far.

[Kent Ashton]

This Varieze today:   VARIEZE • $28,000 • FOR SALE TO GOOD HOME • 1998 Varieze. N34EZ. 1060 TTAF. 1270 SMOH. 230 STOH. O-200. Lightspeed EIS, Slick Magneto fresh IRAN. Fine Wire Plugs. 710lbs Empty Weight. Cruise 160 KTAS on well less than 5 GPH. 32.1 Total Gal Fuel. Bendix King KY97A Com. Garmin 150XL GPS, Terra TRT250 Transponder + ACK Altitude Encoder, Trio Avionics Autopilot, Shadin Mini-flo Fuel Computer, Optical Tach, Ratchet NLG, Long EZ Style Elevator and Roll Trim, Davtron, Trailing Edge Fences. Spin on Oil Filter Adapter. Bought from Builder. Very Clean Varieze ready for new owner and upgrades. Moving on to 4 place airplane for family. • Contact Michael Drake , Owner - located East Lyme, CT United States • Telephone: 8609127041 • Posted April 24, 2021

A bit pricey for the high-time engine and somewhat elderly VFR avionics.

Compare:  I saw this very nice Mustang-II (pic) for sale in Utah by a widow.  Giveaway price of $12,000.  The ad is on Barnstormers. 

Edited April 25, 2021 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

Cozy III project first seen December 3rd is back on Barnstormers.  No change to price though:

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COZY 3.PROJ.0320E2G OSMO 99%CO • $37,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Cozy 3 built by master craftsmen airframe complete 80% electrical.call for pic.O320.407 462 5383. • Contact David Wilson , Owner - located Maitland, FL United States • Telephone: 407 462 5383 • Posted April 26, 2021

 

[Kent Ashton]

B-stormers this morning:  A Cozy III but no pics

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EXPERIMENTAL COZY III PROJECT • $5,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Body on gear. Wiring, controls, brakes, fuel sys complete. Needs wings, canard, engine, instruments. • Contact Robert Misterka , Owner - located Grafton, MA United States • Telephone: 5082437034 • Posted April 27, 2021

and this Defiant project.  I'd be fun to finish this one.   These widows are selling cheap!  More pics in the ad

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DEFIANT PROJECT • $6,000 • FOR SALE • My husband began work on a Defiant but he passed away last year. The project is sold "as is". Plans and Defiant have been stored in a workshop. There is a trailer that can be used to transport the plane if necessary; this trailer will be included in the sale. The majority of the structural work is complete but most of the exterior surfaces need filling /sanding. The fiberglass work is excellent quality. Remaining work includes: Mounting the unattached fuselage subassemblies Completing the fuel and electrical systems Completing control linkages Installing engines and instruments • Contact Lori Mattson , Owner - located Fredericksburg, VA United States • Telephone: 540 786 0884 • Posted April 27, 2021

 

[Kent Ashton]

This Cozy III project today.   No pics.  With no wings, likely overpriced

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COZY III PROJECT • $17,500 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • it's on the gear! new brakes,wheels,tires enough foam to finish wings, all fiberglass parts, ect. • Contact Dave Denman , Friend of Owner - located Ludlow Falls, OH United States • Telephone: 937-670-9325 • Posted May 5, 2021

 

[Kent Ashton]

this one mentioned back in March reappears today with a firmer price.   Seems reasonable with $15K in new radios (included?).  No info on the engine which is a big questionmark.  Robert Ohletz, buiilder .  https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=74de

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E- RACER EZ • $55,000 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Thank you to all the EAA community for educating me on this airplane. The feedback on the value of this bird with the new radios was between $65,00 to $95,000. I'm offering it at $55,000 OBO awaiting feedback from interested parties. This airplane is a piece of art. The lines are perfectly fitted from nose to tail. The annual had been just been completed. The log book it to large to send so email me. I've pre-paid $15,000 for the new radios. You will have to have them installed. The plane is hangered at OLS. I'm moving so I'm so sorry for my delayed responce. • Contact Steve Thomas , Owner - located Tucson, AZ United States • Telephone: 520-841-8494 • Posted May 6, 2021

Also this one (pic 4) sold in the past few days for $1000.  Previously flying, no engine, no canard

Edited May 7, 2021 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

This EZ today on B-stormers.  No pics.   Glover has posted a good bit here.   He took over the Ellison line but does not seem to support it very well.

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FAST 0320 LONGEZ PROJECT • $25,000 • BEST DEAL EVER! • Herb Sanders EZ. New $15K panel included. Needs paint, cosmetics, and reassembly. Great opportunity! • Contact Stephen Glover , Owner - located Mission Viejo, CA United States • Telephone: 714-293-9787 • Posted May 11, 2021

 

[Kent Ashton]

N81HM was a Herb Sanders airplane.  Not sure about anything else.  https://nnumber.org/N81HM/     There is a youtube video but it doesn't show much.

You would probably want a knowledgeable guy to look at it.  Marc Zeitlin will do it for a fee.  https://www.burnsideaerospace.com/

 

[sweekuh]

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[Kent Ashton]

Suggest posting .jpg files or .png vs .jfif.   The pics above opened with an app that can view .jpg files (2 below).  Notice the Cozy and RV-6(?) projects in the background.  Seller has too many projects!   🙂

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Then, these Aerocad/Cozy parts relisted today by an EAA Chapter.    They would probably save a lot of work for a regular Cozy builder.   Pictures here. 

https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/43072-cozy-mark-iv-project-for-sale/?do=findComment&comment=76319

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AEROCAD/COZY MARK IV PARTS • $5,000 • CLEANING OUT THE HANGAR • AeroCad/Cozy Mark IV parts available. Upper/Lower fuselage, wings, rudders, box beam, canard. • Contact Jim Faix , Owner - located Sarasota, FL United States • Telephone: 941-526-9177 • Posted May 13, 2021

 

Edited May 14, 2021 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

This one today on B-stormers.  No pics.

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RUTANS COZY - BUILDER SPECIAL • $9,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • COZI Great workmanship 85% done Fuselage Gear Wings&Canard done and fitted Strakers not done. • Contact Dee Dean , - located Mashpee, MA United States • Telephone: 619 253.4247 • Posted May 19, 2021

Also, we have seen this Cozy below before in this topic.  I think it is in Puerto Rico.  No AW certificate

[Kent Ashton]

This today.  No pics

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VARIEZE - COMPLETE AIRFRAME • $3,200 • FOR SALE CHEAP • Complet with Gear, Rosenhan brakes and wheels, canopy and some instruments. Has cowling, engine mount and baffles for 0-200. No engine or propeller. Previously flying aircraft. Good wing fittings, no corrosion. Located at Chino California • Contact Marc Baca , Owner - located Los Angeles, CA United States • Telephone: 323-426-1462 • Posted May 21, 2021

And this interesting project on ebay (pics), apparently from the '60s.  What woodworking!  Appears to be a Cavalier model with dihedral.   http://woodenaviation.com/aircraft kits.html    Ebay item #  174777194147   Only $3900 but how well does the glue hold up?

[Kent Ashton]

Today on the Cozy list:  Project for sale near Chicago.  Link to pics   https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eF0XJDkAK2FAOCmNSsI3dKlnKp05vCXv

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 Here is a link to few pictures that show the sections that are completed. Also I have all material for strakes, nose and canopy. Also fuel pumps, brake cylinders, Matco wheels with brakes, and lot more. Construction was inspected several times by local EAA Tech Counselors with compliments on my work. I have about $15K invested in the project and close to 900 hours. I will accept any reasonable offer. I am located in northwest suburb of Chicago. If you are interested or have any questions, you can contact me privately at jper2k(at sign)gmail.com.  

 

[Kent Ashton]

This Vari today - Barnstormers:   https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=10ez

I wonder who would have done the "very thorough" condition inspection in Tehachapi?   🙂

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RUTAN VARIEZE • $22,500 • FOR SALE • Rutan VariEze - O-200 with high compression pistons, 657 hrs TT both Engine and Airframe, Electric start. Day VFR. Brand new propeller. Very nice cover from Bruce's Custom Covers. Current (and very thorough) Condition Inspection. Just refurbished Garmin Aera 560. $22,500. Prefer Text or Email on initial contact. • Contact Adam Thomason , Owner - located Tehachapi, CA United States • Telephone: 3177972407 • Posted May 22, 2021

 

[velopilot]

On 5/12/2021 at 11:17 AM, Kent Ashton said:

N81HM was a Herb Sanders airplane.  Not sure about anything else.  https://nnumber.org/N81HM/     There is a youtube video but it doesn't show much.

You would probably want a knowledgeable guy to look at it.  Marc Zeitlin will do it for a fee.  https://www.burnsideaerospace.com/

Just FYI, this plane for sale is not N81HM.  N81HM is parked in the hangar next to my plane and not for sale.

 

[Kent Ashton]

today.  No pics.

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EXPERIMENTAL COZY III PROJECT • $3,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Body on gear. Wiring, controls, brakes, fuel sys complete. Needs wings, canard, engine, instruments. • Contact Robert Misterka , Owner - located Grafton, MA United States • Telephone: 5082437034 • Posted May 23, 2021

 

[Kent Ashton]

Seen on the National Fake News website today (pic):  The seller lists it on the Ft Wayne Craigslist for $3750.  More pics there.     https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/avo/d/ossian-racer-project/7327125355.html

I don't have the patience to troll Craigslist for good stuff but I saw this aero engine (pic 2) listed in Columbia, SC.  A little small for most of us but maybe you Quickie folks . . .

[Kent Ashton]

Saw this one day:  Ad says "Dave Hanson built" but it seems more accurate to say "Dave Hanson built & re-built".  That could be OK but something you'd want to know.  I found the history below on this site which shows it has changed hands once before since Hanson worked his magic.   http://aviationdb.net/aviationdb/AircraftQuery    Hanson has been mentioned before here.  AFAICT, he was the builder/operator mentioned in the accident report.

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BEAUTIFUL RUTAN VARIEZE • $30,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Dave Hanson built Varieze N220ez 2005 134 TT 105TSMH high compression pistons, Hal Hunt exhaust, Silver Bullet prop, Ram Air, Fast. Well maintained fresh annual. Auto pilot, Ads-B out. • Contact Clinton Kramer , - located Castle Pines, CO United States • Telephone: 3032380900 • Posted May 27, 2021

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On September 4, 2005, at 1754 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt VariEze, N220EZ, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot incurred minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight, which originated at Capital City Airport (CXY), New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane had been airborne about 5 minutes when the engine lost power. The pilot then force landed in a field, and the airplane nosed over. During a post-accident examination of the airplane, the propeller was replaced, and the engine was started and operated for about 5 minutes at 1,700 rpm. The fuel system was also examined, and the fuel screens in both fuel tanks were found to be covered in a "fine muddy silt." A subsequent fuel analysis revealed that "particulate contamination and gum levels [were] very high." The fuel tanks had been open during the airplane's construction, and the airplane had about 30 hours of operation at the time of the accident. The pilot held a private pilot certificate. On his latest application for an FAA third class medical certificate, dated May 1, 2003, he reported 70 hours of flight time. Despite multiple requests and a verbal assurance that he would do so, the pilot did not return a NTSB Form 6120.1, as required per 49 CFR 831, which may have provided additional information regarding this event.

 

Edited May 28, 2021 by Kent Ashton

[Marc Zeitlin]

1 hour ago, Kent Ashton said:

Saw this one day:  Ad says "Dave Hanson built" but it seems more accurate to say "Dave Hanson built & re-built".  That could be OK but something you'd want to know.  I found the history below on this site which shows it has changed hands once before since Hanson worked his magic.   http://aviationdb.net/aviationdb/AircraftQuery    Hanson has been mentioned before here.  AFAICT, he was the builder/operator mentioned in the accident report.

I have examined multiple aircraft that Mr. Hanson has "built", "rebuilt" or just worked on. Suffice it to say that if anyone ever comes near a Hanson aircraft, they should run away as fast as humanly possible. I have a list of people who also know Mr. Hanson's work and ethics and feel the same way.

[Jay Menna]

6 hours ago, Kent Ashton said:

On September 4, 2005, at 1754 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt VariEze, N220EZ, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near New Cumberland,

http://v2.ez.org/hanson/N220EZ.htm

[Kent Ashton]

Here ya go, Q1 fans.  Today's B-stormers (3 pics).  I found 3 Q1s in Utah but they did not seem to match.  Seems too far along not to have been registered.  Be sure you get prove chain-of-title from the deceased former owner and can ID the prior airworthiness certificate, otherwise it is just a nice backyard toy for the kids.

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2012 RUTAN QUICKIE Q1 • $4,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE • 2012 Rutan Quickie Q1, Comes with turbo diesel engine. Turns freely but not sure if it works. Out of registration. No paperwork. The builder has passed away so I don't have much info on it. The previous owner sprayed primer on all the scratches (hanger rash) thinking it would protect the fiberglass. Needs repaint obviously. No transponder or battery. I'm 6'4" and the pedals are a little too close for me. • Contact Tim Bailey , Owner - located Centerville, UT United States • Telephone: 8017083560 • Posted May 30, 2021

Then this Varieze project we saw back in January but with pics this time.   Seller knocked $750 off the price.  This would be a good stage to buy a project.  You would still be able to get the Repairman's Certificate.  Take plenty of pics and start a new builder's log.  No sweat.

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VARIEZE PROJECT • $3,250 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Comes with Section 1 of the plans and molds cowlings. It also come with the original serial number letter. Sorry I do not have a builders log. Contact for information. • Contact dana Groothuis , Owner - located St Louis, MO United States • Telephone: 402-304-8666 • Posted May 30, 2021

 

Edited May 31, 2021 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

Today.  No pics.  I did not find any Smith-owned Longeze in Co.

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2001 LONGEZE • $20,000 • FOR SALE AS IS • minr rpm needed; tt 505 hrs; 160 hp , elec bly brke, vgs, Call 352 363 7236 Lctn CO • Contact Irvine Smith , Owner - located Grand Junction, CO United States • Telephone: 352 363 7236 • 352 727 0400 • Posted June 2, 2021

Then this Cozy III project (pics).  Soooo close to being finished.  I have heard the Lanza name for a long time.  Always curious why these projects stall.  Very good price.  Wings done.  A few more pics in the ad

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COZY MK3 PROJECT • $7,500 • FOR SALE • For Sale - Cozy MK3 project. Structurally complete, needs final fuselage fill/sand and fairings. Many upgrades including electric speed brake and Wright nose lift, new heavy duty Cleveland wheels/brakes, MK4 nose gear & wheel.. Wings and Canard are in primer, Fuselage needs final fill, fairings and sanding. Have engine cowlings and other fairings. Brake pedals & master cylinders installed, dynafocal engine mount, most metal parts are powder coated. Nose mounted oil cooler with cabin heat and fresh air. Lots more... Aircraft is located in Florida (X-59). $7,500.00 - serious offers only. • Contact Wayne Lanza , Owner - located Townville, SC United States • Telephone: 8643148518 • Posted June 2, 2021

 

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[Bryan Ply]

Kent, I am wondering if this might be the 2001 LongEZ that you reference in the above post.

https://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N2617Z

If so, here are some pictures, funny enough pulled from this thread. 

https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/21972-sales-ive-seen/page/22/. #Comment 67261. This post references the western slopes of Colorado. Grand Junction would be on the west slope of the rockies along with the western part of Canada.

 

Bryan Ply

Dallas, Texas

 

Edited June 7, 2021 by Bryan Ply

[Cmead]

On 5/28/2021 at 10:26 AM, Marc Zeitlin said:

I have examined multiple aircraft that Mr. Hanson has "built", "rebuilt" or just worked on. Suffice it to say that if anyone ever comes near a Hanson aircraft, they should run away as fast as humanly possible. I have a list of people who also know Mr. Hanson's work and ethics and feel the same way.

I'd have to agree with Marc on being aware of Mr. Hanson's work, I can speak from personal experience.  That said, we have worked very hard of the last couple of years getting our Varie to a dependable and safe state.  It's been a mission to say the least.  From my point of view, I would look at how much recent time has been put on any of these aircraft.  We've logged around 180 hours or so in 24 months.

On the one he crashed, that would be up to someone who is willing to invest in that airframe knowing that history, just like any other plane that's had extremely significant damage. I'm hesitant to comment on anyone's airplane, but IMO I would think there are some better options at that price point and that is just my opinion, take it for what you paid for it.

Just because Mr. Hanson worked on an airplane, doesn't mean it's a bad choice, just get someone knowledgeable to look it over very well.