tx_canard

I am posing as one who is in the early stages of building an Open EZ, although when I am finished it may be a texas canard. LOL a) Anyone building an Open-EZ? I am in the beginning stages. b) Anyone planning/intending to? I am intending to build. c) Do you think we should continue? Definently, yes continue. I need help, all I can get. LOL d) Any ideas for what to add? A neighbor also building one? LOL well a long nose and mabye an alternate panel for those wanting a "garmin" type setup. S. Williams Houston, TX

I have an idea! Why doesn't Mr. Rutan sell the rights to Aircraft Spruce (or someone else) who would then allow the sale of plans and such for useage, which would allow people to build Longs? S. Williams Until then, I have an Open EZ in my future LOL (working on plans etc)

Contact Trade a plane and subscribe to the newspaper. there may be some there. Baring that, ask someone who deals in canard aircraft near you, like an EAA member. The last option, contact the IBIS people in France__ mabye they will be more amicable to you than us people here in the USA. S. Williams

Well, im going to build the TTC like a previous post said. Seems to think I am annoyed about his decision. No, I just wanted to build one airplane, no mods per plans. Im not trying to start a war, just make an airplane. (GRIN) About the french designer, I have opened up a pandoras box. Oh Well.... > Message du 02/04/06 à 21h06 > De : "Ssgt Williams" > A : jimjunqua@voila.fr > Copie à : > Objet : Re: info on ibis > > Hi Thanks for the answer about not selling me plans. Being that this is a republic, anybody who has a set of plans can modify them without worry of enforcement from an aviation authority. This was the same problem Rutan had with his canard designs. Oh well, Ill be forced to devlop my own Canard design. Merci Sammy Williams > > "jimjunqua@voila.fr" wrote: Williams Ustaritz 03.03.2006 Good morning You are annoyed by our decision to stop saling plans to your country !!! I undestand but it’s the result of the serious of some homebuilders !!!! We are happy to know that Rutan has stop selling plans for the same reason. This was a big question for Us !!!!! we have now the answer!!! Of course you design your proper canard . I am sure, when you have solved all your problems, that you will do like RUTAN and JUNQUA. You should know that Canard is not just a classic airplane !!!! Please be kind to advise me when your design will be flying... For your information the IBIS project represent the result of: Building of a radio control model, Two wing tunnel models, A “Proof of concept” VOLUCELLE flying for the first time on August 21 1986 equipped with flaps on main wing, One IBIS prototype and then the final version of the IBIS About 15 years of work with my staff. I was the test pilot ( old military and airline pilot 15000 hours experience ) This is not the Republic but the result of long research on the concept and we should be serious and protect the homebuilders of their stupidity to modified designs like Canards Do not forget we were professionalsand we remain !!!! Based on all these studies, research and flying test we took the irrevocable decision not to allow any modifications to the aircraft design. Good look Jean claude JUNQUA

Hi I hate to be the bad news bearer, but here goes. Saturday I requested info on the Ibis and inquired how much plans cost. After a day or so I recieved a email from the designer asking where I was from. I wrote "US" and sent it back. Today I got this reply: Jean Claude JUNQUA Astobizkar- Quartier des Bois 64480 Ustaritz - France www.junqua-aircraft.com IBIS PLANS DELIVERY We regret to inform you that JUNQUA-AIRCRAFT have reluctantly decided to discontinue sales of the IBIS plans to certain countries where we have encountered problems with Homebuilders. These countries are currently: Brazil, Slovenia, Netherland, India, Indonesia This decision may in future have to be extended to any country where builders do NOT RESPECT THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT AND THE DESIGNERS PLANS. Another instance of “no respect for contract and designer plans” (this time in the USA) has recently been brought to our notice. This case concerns a new homebuilder from Oklahoma ( City of Mannford ) who has made major modifications which will, inevitably, lead to an unavoidable ( deep stall ) accident immediately after take off. My staff and I have therefore reluctantly made the unanimous decision to add the USA to the list above and stop all sale of IBIS plans in that country until further advises. This will take effect from February 9th 2006, and the decision will remain in force until this particular homebuilder agrees to revert to the designer plans. The matter has been brought to the attention of the E A A. We should know now if the governing authorities enforce (LIKE IN EUROP) the respect of the plans unless any modifications have been sanctioned by the designer. Our sole preoccupation is to ensure the safety of all Homebuilders, based on our experience with the concept. While not wishing to be unhelpful, we have to ensure that we avoid potential trouble before it can occur. There is the highly probable risk of an accident, and even death, if there are unauthorised modifications of the canard surface.This aircraft cannot be modified to enter in “Ultra light” and/or LSA category !! It is vital to remember that the Canard is not just a classic airplane. Some homebuilders do not understand this !!! Yours sincerely Jean Claude JUNQUA (co- designer ) Ps : We have just now received informations from EAA direction. We need few additional informations and know if the governing authorities inforce this respect of the plans or not. Their reply will influence our decision as to whether we can continue to sell plans in the USA or not. Call me back please in about 3 or 4 weeks for news and to give you our final decision to USA. Just thought everyone here would like to know. SSGT Williams I guess I'd better be prepared to pay 1000 or more on ebay for Long EZ plans....

I recently requested info on the Ibis. I was told by the designer that sales of the plans to the US is under review for suspension. Seems a hombuilder (his words) is modifying his plans and he (the designer) doesnt like it, so he is refusing to send me any information or plans until the EAA says somthing about being able to " prevent mods to plans by homebuilders." I think since the EAA can't do that, I am going to have to find another canard type to make. Ssgt Williams