yankeepapa Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Greetings All Joined to learn more about the Aerocanard. Excited to learn more! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Hi David, welcome to the forum. I too had set out to build an Aerocanard after having purchased Cozy Mark IV plans. May I ask why you are intending to build an Aerocanard as opposed to a Cozy Mark IV? Jon 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...
yankeepapa Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Hello Jon My thought is that the Aerocanard would be more roomy and (perhaps) a bit more refined. Unfortunately, upon a bit more investigation I am not sure my 2500’ paved runway is long enough. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 My experience is mainly with the Aerocanard SB and FG plans. The SB plans are the same as a Cozy Mark IV. The FG plans have a slightly widened rear seat/firewall bulkhead. Considering the questionable state of the AeroCad business (the owner passed away, the state prior to that, and whether it's actually open for business today), I'd recommend looking elsewhere such as the Cozy Mark IV aircraft. You can make refined to your taste to your heart's content, as well as slightly widen the front seating area if you must. A 2,500' paved runway at MSL would be fine for an experienced canard pilot. My personal plan is to get familiar with the aircraft at an airport with a longer runway before bringing it the more common ~2,500 runways near me. 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...
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