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I need help with a new installation of this Electroair system. So far I have been pretty unhappy with them as a company, and I'm now stuck trying to figure it out. I as told to remove the old impulse coupling (both my mags have them)and put it on the new mag pickup. Unfortunately, it does not work as there is no way to fix the gear in place to time it correctly. Does this mean I have to buy another gear from a non impulse mag for it to work? I cannot set the timing as it is and I'm stuck. The instructions are vague and erronious in some areas. No pictures to help. Can anyone help me with this installation onto an IO-320 with 2 impulse mags? Please. M Hulme Florida
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What are our day jobs?
britguy59 replied to Joe Patterson's topic in Introductions, Visits, Sightings & Rides
Airplane builder 4 days a week, Oncology Nurse doing Bone Marrow transplant on the other 3. Which is my real job? The one that pays for the other one!! -
I'm having an idea. There are no hangars available for rent here. Or anywhere within 50 miles of here. Waiting lists are hundreds long. BUT, there is a large hangar here at Zephyrhills that rents by the quarter floor. Could fit up to 4 builders/planes there. Would work out to be $250 or so each. I'm one. Anyone else think they might want to consider this? Zephyrhills is a bit north of Tampa, Florida. Just an abtract thought. Airport has 2 x 5000 ft runways, cheapest gas.
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Anyone got cutouts for the 0-320 engine updraft cooling baffles for the Long EZ? My plans only come with the 0-235 standard ones, could use someones old cutouts if possible. Last construction hurdles under attack!!
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No luck on affordable hangars in my area. I am asking around, emailed a couple of people I have heard of locally, but I am looking for Canard owners that can, might, share a hangar space/cost, in the Tampa area. Vandenburg, Zephyrhills, maybe Brooksville are good locations. Let me know soon, before I give up and try to finish under a shade hangar. (Only current option) Mostly just needs assembly and odds and end work. Happy to use outside tie downs later once finished. Martin in Zephyrhills, Long EZ
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Here'smy latest and hopefully last attempt. #'s the charm, it goes in this week. I'm gonna finish this bird yet.
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What do they look like? Can't seem to find them online.
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Thanks for the info. Right now I'd settle for a ride, so if there are any Florida (Tampa) EZ drivers around, I'd be interested in finding out what its really like up there. All I have now is the rental fleet of rattly Cessnas.
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I still have some work to do yet, but its reasonable to say my bird will be ready within 12 months or less. I read about having an experianced pilot test it first, getting some back seat rides off other owners to familiarize myself with the plane. The thing is, I don't know anyone in my area to ask such a thing, can't imagine someone wanting to fly an EZ they didn't build, never having known me or my skills. And I've NEVER flown in any canard, let alone an EZ, nor do I know anyone to ask. Is it unreasonable to do it all myself? I see no real options but to do so. I'v had good responces to online questions, but don't feel I know anyone well enough to ask for rides or first flights. Anyone else done this alone?
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Long EZ landing gear, air brake parts.
britguy59 replied to britguy59's topic in For Sale (or for Free)
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Long EZ landing gear, air brake parts.
britguy59 replied to britguy59's topic in For Sale (or for Free)
Hi Same gear currently going on ebay for $90. (auction not yet over) Will ship for $100 inc shipping. (Both worm gear set up and shock spring/leg bracket) New prices 200 +. Unused. Paypal OK. -
Converting to electric. Parts never flown. Complete nose gear and air brakes parts, see pics. Offers, before they go on ebay.
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As I finish the engine hookups on my Long EZ, (I0-320) I'm wondering, do you have to have an oil seperator or is it just a nice handy thing to keep the plane cleaner? Do you lose much oil without one? Thanks for input.
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Hi to all. Research here and elsewhere upon the wonderful web tells me Valspar VP50 is good primer. I can't seem to find a local supplier for such a beast and even the web brings little info. I need to order or go to a place that sells a decent primer for my Long EZ. Lots of names out there in the forums, but try to find some!! NAPA blew me off, they were clueless. Apprieciate any direction. Ebay got nuttin'
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Getting close to finishing. need ideas on decent available primer, and where to find a prop spacer 3 inch or so seems right. Wood 2- blade coming in mail. Thanks for info, guys. Wanna fly this year!!
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Can anyone tell me the stroke and speed of the actuators used for these mods? I think the air brake uses a 4 inch actuator, but unsure of speed of travel et al. If you have any of these, look at the dataplate and tell? Thanks to all. She'll be finished this year with luck and a hanger somewhere!! (zephyrhills and area if you know of one)
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Time to order a prop. Ed Sterba is close to me here in Florida and has a good rep from what I hear. He needs me to choose a hub thickness but I need to choose a spinner first. I'm looking for info on the type of spinner that is best, and/or any input on Sterba props and the hub thickness typically in use. He won't start a prop till the hub size is chosen and I have no spinner yet. Hmmm, catch 22? I may go without spinner and worry about it later.
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Thanks, the question that concerns me, and I'm hoping for the voice of experiance here, is that the tanks are built using the standard epoxy of the era (I assume) and might not like the gas? I'm looking for people to comment on the history of autogas in the Long EZ world.
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As my Long EZ beging to get closer to finishing, I'm considering the cost of fuel as now, in the end of 2006 avgas is becoming VERY pricey compared to previous years. My wings were built proffessionally by the previous owner, probably in the late 80's and 90's. What are the risks of using auto fuel? Engine is IO-320 Lycoming. Thanks to all. P.S. I need to share a hangar somewhere near Lakeland/Tampa florida for awhile???
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As I bought (as many do) a partially built plane, I never got the contract page that Rutan and the owner sign. Perhaps it exists out there, but I guess I'll just have to come up with an appropriate one.
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I reserved an N-number, now how do I determine how to find or get a serial number, registartion number et al. Its not complete yet, so do I have to wait for the FAA to certify it as experimental? How about the radio licence? Thanks to all that might help, may be finished in a few more months. I chose 227CF, the military guys will understand. Oh yes, and how do I know what plan number I have, can't seem to find a number on the plans and Rutan guys don't answer emails...
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Thanks for the advice. I wrote to the Cozy Grls last week explaining the problem and asked for assistance. I have recieved no reply, perhaps they want to stick with Cozy's only. I am going to try to convert and weld my own using the new ring and the old frame mount. My skills are decent and I will prob have a welder check it for security. I may have to add a little metal but got to make some headway here and cost is an issue for a working man. Martin Zephyrhills
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My Long EZ project is coming along, although I have a bum back and its slow going. My great engine deal of a IO-320 has a slight mount problem. It requires a Dynafocal type 2 mount, as it came off a Twin Comanche, , and I have not been able to find one from any junkyard, nor any welder willing to make me one. I have the original 0-235 mount and a dynafocal 2 ring but can't seem to find a way to blend the two. I invite any help in solving this problem, as all my efforts so far have produced nothing. I live in the Tampa Florida area. Thanks!!
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Hi all. I'm finishing up my Long Ez from another builder (don't we all??) The original plans are 20+ yrs old and hard to read in places. Anyone got the plans on CD I could get/download? Just for referance really. Plus easier than sifting through all the loose pages I have!! Thanks!
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Ok, need help for a newby. Forgive what may be an obvious question to many. My wings are complete, still in rough surface form after last coat of epoxy. What it the next step to get them smooth? Is it a sanding job or coat with a finisher of some kind? Plans are old, bit hard to read all of them and might be missing a page. The plans also refer to things not available anymore. Sorry, misposted under wrong heading too. Duh..... Thanks, Martin in Florida
