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TMann, I got one of those, AND, I know how to use it. The one in the photo looks good to 2 decimal places. We had one in our physics lab (Way Back When) that was 6 ft long, it was good to 4 or 5 places if I remember correctly Damn am I old :o Waiter

This is real EZ, I have a network camera in my shop thats linked to my web site. Goto www.iflyez.com and click on the "Watch Waiter Work" thumb. This is how I do it: A couple years ago, I wrote a program called "Net-To-Web". It takes a snapshot from the Network Camera (Axis 205), Compares the image to the previous image to see if there is any movement in the two photos. If there is a difference, it: 1) Makes a thumb size copy of the image, and transfers (JPG file via FTP) the thumb to my web site. 2) It also sends a short user entered text message (text file via FTP) to my web site that describes the photo. Like a text message! 3) It sends a date - time stamp of the image to the web site. (text file via FTP) When you call up my web site, you see an almost real time thumb from my Network Camera, PLUS - If you look to the right of the thumb print, you see two lines of text : CURRENT PROJECT and ON (DATE/TIME). This is the text and date/time stamp that was sent to my web site describing what I'm currently working on, and when. This program was originally written as a sort of Surveillance monitor (MY Alzheimer's Mother lives with us so I needed a way to constantly monitor without tying up bandwidth). It will take the comparison snap shot image anywhere from 1 second to several minutes apart. If it see's a difference, it can also save the images to my local disk, AND send out an e-mail with the image as an attachment. The thrushhold level (pixels) can be adjusted so the cat doesn't trigger, but a human being will. If there is any interest, I'll clean up the documentation and post the program on my site as a download. Waiter

One of the ground witnesses said something about part of the canopy cover getting tangled in the prop. ????? From the photo (very poor quality), it appears as if it was a nose first vertical impact!!!. very sad. Waiter

Welcome Doug, Your absolutly right. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the forum Waiter

I don't think that was the question, but that was the observation. The web tabs failed, but the attach points were still intact. Waiter

I Participated in several LongEZ accident investigations. One particular accident, the aircraft impacted into water inverted with almost no forward velocity (Inverted deep stall from about 17,000 ft). This is probably worst case for the seat belts. The pilot was ejected through the canopy upon impact. The Metal tab of the belt (the part that the web goes through) failed, at both the shoulder attach points and one of the lap attach points. The hardware, bolts, extrusions, and the bent/broken web tab, were still attached soundly to the airframe. Waiter

keep em, Waiter

I made my own LGBs, and I did install the bushings at the recommendation of Ken Brock (WAY BACK WHEN). This came out of CP46 - its refering to a 100 hour inspection of the Main Landing Gear to see if it has play in it: The AN6-80A bolt should be torqued to a value of 275 inch/lbs. Care should be used to assure that the nut does not bottom on the threads. If this occurs, it is possible for the loads to gradually cause this 3/8" bolt to elongate the holes in the aluminum extrusions. If you bought your extrusions from Brock, you will note that they have flanged, steel bushings pressed into the aluminum angles, these steel bushings are available separately from Brock and are an excellent idea. If your AN6-80A bolt appears to be too long, simply add an extra washer or two under the head and under the nut to make certain that the nut is clamping down on the extrusion and LMGA tube. Of course, the general rule here is that you need two threads protruding beyond the nut. Waiter

The VariViggan I flew had these, I think it was called "reflex". It would lower the both ailerons the same amount to act like flaps. Waiter

ALSO; I can't tell from these photos, BUT, shouldn't there be a insert in the hole that the large bolt goes through? I seem to recall these LBGs were to be drilled oversize and an insert installed. This would prevent the elongation of the bolt hole later in life. Waiter

Sure, Ask most EZ drivers. A lot of them have done it (well, they didn't retract it, they just didn't put it down)! :envy: Waiter

This accident had nothing to do with brakes, The problem was, there was "NO PILOT" in the plane. As the plane was speeding across the ramp, the Pilot was running behind it trying to catch the plane! NOTE: If the end of the runway is coming up fast, retract the nose gear. Guarenteed you'll stop. ( I don't think this is an option on a Cessna) Keep this little tid bit in your emergency procedures, It may save your bacon someday. Waiter

I don't have to think long, you loose steering in that direction! All the more reason to perform periodic maintenance on the brakes. SO, What happens if you loose a brake? There are so many possibilities I can't even imagine starting a list, but here are a couple basic procedures to think about and keep in the back of your mind in case this ever happens: Keep in mind the rudders will be effect at a fairly low speed, the main problem will be cross winds. 1) If landing and you find no direction control, go around and land the plane crosswind with the wind coming from "Good" side. The plane will attempt to turn with the wind so you can use the good brake to keep it centered. 2) If able, (and slow enough) use good brake and pull off runway/taxiway onto grass. Make this decision while you still have some rudder authority. 3) Keep speed up, so rudders are still somewhat effective. 4) Lower nose gear ( if electric) a little. this will make it harder for the nose to turn. 5) Drop the nose - If things are looking real bad, retract the nose gear and drop it on its nose (This will happen very fast if you have a manual nose gear, the gears strip out and down she comes.) 6) When you realize that you've lost a brake, you need to make decisions before you loose rudder authority. PROBLEMS WITH NOSE STEERING Because of the close geometry of the main gear (close in), nose wheel steering is strongly discouraged. It would be very EZ to tip the plane over if equipped with nose steering. With differential braking, I'd submit that its impossible to tip the plane as a result of "turning to fast". Waiter

Marc; You been peeking in my hangar when I do my PI??? Waiter

I've had several people ask me to share my Electric Roll Trim system design. I installed this system when I originally built my EZ back in the late 1980's. SO, Its been a well proven system (2,600 hours) with no problems. Basically, I used a MAC servo ( I think they are RAC now), made a spring loaded rod assembly, then attached this to the Aileron torque tube in the rear seat. Check out all the photos and instructions at: www.iflyez.com Scroll down on the left side to CONSTRUCTION, then click on ROLL TRIM.' The only change I made was to rewire the MAC Servo so I can control it using the Infinity Stick Grip, rather than the original momentary contact switch that was recessed in the left armrest panel. Good Luck Waiter

Thank You :cool: Waiter

I've personally seen several projects over the years that were good quality "glass" work, but obviously, the builder didn't know anything about electrical, and didn't seek guidance. One particular case, I was asked to perform a prepurchase inspection and provide flight instruction to the new owner (VariViggen). When we opened the cowling and inspection hatches, I found extensive use of "Bell Wire" (The stuff they use to wire home door bells with). I told the new owner that all the solid wire needed to be replaced with "Aviation" wire before "we" would fly the plane. In this case, Solid wire , when used in an application with any vibration, will crack and break, randomly. (The old owner had indicated that over the years he found a several wire breaks and had repaired them). This is a classic case of "Knowing what you don't know" then getting professional guidance. With todays ability to access the INTERNET, there simply is no excuse. Look at Stien Air, ACS, WICKS, etc, etc. Learn a little about Mil-Spec. Waiter

Komatsugaoka. Up north, cold and snow, man did it snow. Waiter

When I lived in Japan, my wife taught english night classes at the local adult education center. Once or twice a week, I'd help her with the class, I didn't realize how difficult English was to learn. To many wierd rules that don't apply, pronunciation that isn't consistant, and same words that have totally different meanings (we would practice with TO, TOO, and TWO) Japanese was just the opposite, (Konji) very easy to learn, you just need to always remember, put the nouns before the verbs, "Difficult to learn is not" (Kind of sounds like Yoda from Start Wars) :rolleyes: Waiter

Yes, Acrobatics are posible in an EZ! This subject has been much discussed on this (and other) forums. Take a look at this thread: http://www.canardzone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=644&highlight=acrobatics Waiter

Richard, I was concerned about this also. When I installed my Strong Pitch Trim system, instead of connecting it to the elevators main push tube, I made a bellcrank and installed it so it connects to the original manual trim bellhorn. (Where the trim cables used to be installed.) Take a look at the setup: http://www.iflyez.com/LongEZ_Retrofit_DEC_05.shtml Waiter

NOW YOU TELL ME:D Waiter

I'm IN Send me a PM and I'll send a check or paypal if you have an account. Waiter

Yah, you need to hitch up with someone and visit their project or flying EZ. Put the word out, next time your here in the states, see if you can connect up with someone. Waiter

You need to find one and see if you fit, thats really the only way. Where are you located? Waiter