Hercpilot

That's at the aviation museum outside of McConnell AFB in Wichita, isn't it? I've been there, interesting place.

Yes, it is the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita.

Justin

For those of you who might be interested! Here are some close-up Starship photos. I have larger ones available!

Was that additional support ran horizontally between the upper two mounting lugs?

Anyone mod their O-235 conical mount for use with an O-320 upgrade? If so, what needs to be done, specifically to the mount, to accommodate the heavier motor? I am fully aware of the extrusion strengthening requirements.

Justin

I don't see anything about a balance angle either. Let me know if you find something. I am in the process of weighing and balance checking my flight controls!

CP20 page 5 has some aileron weight info for the varieze! It is not specific as to whether it is a limit or for reference only.

Justin

I need an El Reno oil filter adapter for my O-200. I also need a prop for my O-200 powered varieze. Let me know what you have!

Would someone with O-200 cylinder experience please PM me!

TMann,

I guess that is the question before me. Until reading the NTSB reports, I really had not even considered it. I think I may revisit the idea. Do the facet type pumps allow for fuel flow in the event of failure? Would the pump need to be on all the time or just during critical phases of flight?

Justin

I am aware of the need to switch to the fuselage tank in a descent with minimum fuel in the wing tanks. I am just curious where the NTSB investigator found the information that they state in their respective reports pertaining to either a sump or fuel pump in the varieze.

Justin

I guess I may need to be more specific. I have yet to find in the varieze plans, the requirement to install either an electric pump or a fuel sump. Am I just overlooking those instructions either in the plans or CP's?

Justin

I was recently reviewing some varieze accidents and noticed that there were a couple of statements in the narrative portion of each report that I was unaware of. Can someone enlighten me on the accuracty of these statements.

"The aircraft designer specifies that the aircraft be equipped with both an engine driven fuel pump and an electric auxillary fuel boost pump because of the limited headspace between the tanks and the engine."

"The early models of varieze aircraft are subject to unporting the fuel tank line when operating with minimum fuel. Later models have a tank sump to correct this condition."

Justin

If you have any O-200 baffles laying around and want to get rid of them, let me know!

Justin

Thanks T Mann! Exactly what I needed!

Justin

Thanks Drew! So when you say "appropriately sized" what does that mean for the ball and stick type antennas?

Justin

For those of you who are using a blade-type transponder antenna, where are you mounting the antenna? My aircraft is setup for NACA cooling. I was wandering if the antenna would affect airflow through the scoop if I positioned the antenna just prior to start of the scoop.

Justin

I have a request of anyone going to Oshkosh this year! I would like to have some detailed photos of Klaus' airplane if you have the time and are near his plane!

Justin

Marc,

So am I off on my understanding?

Justin

First off let me say that I am no aerodynamicist! Now then, this is what I understand to be happening. The curved tips on the canard are acting like mini winglets and extending the wake vortex aft of the canard tip therefore serving to reduce drag from the lift produced by the canard. The curved down tips that you are referring to are for the purpose of STOL. They serve to contain the high pressure air and produce more lift at a slower speed. Someone please correct me if I am wrong!

Justin

Per AC 20-139 Section 8....

"Commercial Assistance on Incomplete Aircraft. Commercial assistance does not include the instance where an incomplete aircraft is sold to another builder and the second or subsequent builder completes the aircraft. In such a case, the work performed by the first builder will count toward completion of the major portion by the second builder. The second or subsequent builder should obtain as much detailed information and documentation e.g., logbooks, material receipts, pictures, etc., from the original builder as possible. This information will be helpful in the FAA’s determination for the major portion requirement of the aircraft and eligibility of the subsequent builder to meet the requirement for repairman certification under section 65.104. The second builder may not be eligible for a repairman certificate under section 65.104, unless it can be shown to the satisfaction of the FAA that the individual has the requisite skill to determine whether the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation."

Justin

There are several paint schemes used by Alphasim that are based upon actual Long-EZ's.

Justin

While pressure testing the fuel tanks on my varieze, I discovered a leak around the vent lines just as they enter the fuselage side going into the tanks. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem other than the obvious of removing and replacing.

P.S. The lines where in when I purchased the project.

Justin

Adrian,

Since I am no good at reading circuits, which switch did you add? Do you think the board that comes with the kit can be modified to accept your switch design?

Justin

Thanks Adrian!

Waiter,

Would this kit work?

http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/motor/ck1400.htm