Neverquit

Okay Mark, my bad. I found the CSV file in my own Cozy folder. Information overload in there. It's converted to Excel, I shoulda' done something else. It's 2000 rows long. Looks like something fun to fix on a rainy night. Jon, you're still elite.

Jon, the only one's who have access to that list is only the elite or such close circle of friends such as Mark Zeitlin or maybe yoursef. Demographics are nice for conversation but how on earth do we contact anyone? The Cozy site has not been updated since Jan. 2003 as it says and I didn't even know there was a guy building a Cozy a block away from me until I started inquiring about a room at R.R. So, do we need special permission or something for names?

Let me reiterate "most guys" meaning all experimentals and including Cozy flyers. No percentage of "most" is focused primarily on the Cozy. There are a lot of Continentals in other experimental aircraft. Who knows, with all those mods going on in the non-flying world, there may be more than one being built as we speak. Don't knock it until you fly, er die - er try it.

Here's a site that puts it in simple term: 180hp Lycoming - 4 jugs, less to replace or maintain, lighter 180hp Continental - 6 jugs, more reliable (or not), heavier http://users.adelphia.net/~aeroengine/Chron4S2.html Most guys go with the Lyco because it's less weight (and the plans cowl fits better ). For GA applications, both are good and bad depending on the year and type. I know Continental had both a bottom or top oil resivoir, such as the bad rap on the early Cessna 210 (and the main gear thing). Here's a quote for some argumentative firepower for all you rotary heads : Continentals: Cylinders crack, barrels crack, sparkplug holes crack, exhaust port at valve guides crack. Cranks crack and counterweights come apart. Light cases crack. Starters can be a nightmare. Lycomings: Eat up exhaust valves, piston pin plugs come apart, valve lifters are horrid, camshafts are the luck of the draw, rocker arm support bosses crack thru fall off, cases leak like a British car. Pushrods bend. Oh and then there are the light flange cranks and light cylinders. Klinkers can turn off all the fire in the cylinders quick. I have seen both makes of engines go to TBO spotless, and others not make it half way with a Top Overhaul to help.......Why........ the OPERATOR and MAINTENANCE. (oops! I did not mean to yell so loud ) http://rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/lycvcont.html

Welcome! You'll open a can of worms with that question. What is known for sure is probably something you already know. The Velocity is more convenient (auto-like) in it's design and luxury although the trade off is expense. It generally costs more to build because it can be purchased as a kit unlike the Cozy MKIV. The Aerocanard is more or less the "kit" version of the Cozy but again the cost for convenience and a faster build is there. As far a performance goes you have data that shows both planes with similar characteristics if provided with similar powerplants etc. Both builder/flyers are loyal to their designs. One Cozy flyer at Oshkosh told me the Velocity is a flying crowbar. I have a friend here building a Velocity that says I'm building a bathtub with wings (or had a friend ) and it goes on and on. I certainly wouldn't trade either one for a "soup can" plane. My opinion is if you want to say "I built it" with a huge grin and want to enjoy the whole experience (including personal mods - try the cozygirrls website) from the beginning then go with the Cozy. I might be biased here though. Neverquit

Okay, looks like we'll raise the dead and keep this going... I WAS a Supplier Development Manager for a tier 1 supplier. For all you software gurus out there (amazing how many are building canards!) in the South and West Coast, I oversee (oversaw) the antics of over 200 suppliers to my company in the automotive component manufacturing business. Prior to that I was a Program Manager and Project Engineer for a similar company. Yep, third generation chained to the Detroit road iron industry. Hmmm....I wonder if I can be a millionaire selling no money down real estate? Any of you folks out there in the Detroit area (Mike & Mike) got any leads it would be appreciated. Hey, every cloud has a silver lining....lots of build time (and enjoying it)! Neverquit

Dust, You're in the right direction with the porpose (porpous, pourpus?), dolphin look although I'd go more for the shark look for streamlining. It's a bit of a crap shoot. A tradeoff of one thing for another. Like airplane wings. I talked to a few guys at Rough River about it and the common thought is that the pods give a bit more ground effect lift at takeoff. Otherwise I got a "no difference" or "about 1 or 2 knots slower". The fatter and more blunt nose pod, the more turbulent effect. But wider is more room. Just make them strong enough so they'll help when you forget to put down your landing gear.