damyankee

Hi gang Now we can really build a plane that's solid as a ROCK:rolleyes: Cheers Damyankee:cool:

Hi Hans Were in pinnellas country and what are you building, you may also want to post in the progress area of this forum I am located in West Palm Beach and am beating myself to death on a long E-Z and having a great time doing it Cheers Damyankee:cool:

Hi Waiter I've tried to e-mail Gary a gluegaru@earthlink.com for baggage pods with no luck. Do you have any better info. Thanks DamYankee:cool:

Hi Troops Sorry for the delay in updating But we have been busy making a living and doing more research for the plane. We have been removing the remains of the right and left consoles and the old throttle system and have been doing some sanding and fairing to the fuselage and stakes. I am trying to sort out if I want to go with a oil cooler in the nose as the past owner wanted to do, similar to a velocity (he lived right do the road from them). I am considering using a electric heater and the original naca inlet unfortunately finding a system to run off 12 volt seems to be the hang up, any body got any ideas or info on a supplier we are open for suggestions. Here are some photos Cheers damyankee, Fueltank, Sadie and our newest member Gabriel (kitten asst. to Sadie pit bull in charge of security and ground crew) no kidding:cool: p1000137.jpgp1000138.jpgj1000139.jpg

Hi Troops Well Fuel tank and I are collecting all the gear for this years trip, We dug the TAJ-M-TENT out of the closest and the cooking gear. Are mission this year is to secure most of the gear we are going to need in the next few month of constructing and outfitting the plane. Fueltank is looking forward to the classes on electrical systems this year See you all there Cheers Dam Yankee, Fueltank, Sadie and our newest member Gabriel (kitten asst. to Sadie pit bull in charge of ground crew and security)no kidding.

Hi troops I have found when dealing with dissimilar metals and any thing medal that comes in contact with carbon fiber is to use a insulator. In the marine industry we use a product called tuffjell. It is used when SS and aluminum come in contact and when SS or alum. comes in contact with carbon fiber such as masts, booms and spinnaker poles. last i knew it was avable at West marine, if not contact me and I will find a supplier in your area the manufacturer is about 10 minutes from my house and I know the owner of the company here in west palm beach. Cheers Damyankee:cool:

HI Damyankee here! We were talking about me putting a berkut canopy on my plane. OH, by the way fueltank and I have talked over to parachute thing and she's cool with any safety equipment we need to have (Sadie wants mom and dad to come home). Just for giggles yes I had a ninja 1000R turbo before tom ever thought of riding one, and I did work on Kelly's sailboat before it burned in fl. I HAVE THE NEED THE NEED FOR SPEED (and a little sanity) keep those cards and letters coming. Thanks damyankee,fueltank and Sadie (pit bull in charge of security and ground crew)

Hey Limo Here is a pic of the canopy and drip rail, I'm going to lay up a berkut mid section and shorten the canopies. On the subject of safety if I have to get out of the plane and " hit the silk" I prefer to have the option of exit stage right or left. With a berkut stlyle I can pop the canopy and let the air stream blow the canopy away. If you look at old gun camera film during WW2 me-109 and early version of spitfire's had left side opening canopy's you can see the pilots fighting to get out especially when the plane spins or rolls setting up centrifugal forces that are trying to keep the pilot in the plane. The landing gear is something I personnel want, the chance of landing with your gear up is more a problem of cockpit management then the gear itself. The time and money invested is worth it, by the way I write the checks and if you your going spend the money to have a plane GET WHAT YOU WANT. With all that said, keep the cards and letters coming

Hi Again Well after much head banging i think I've figured out how to insert pic of the plane. These are from my first inspection, at first my flying buddy though i was out of my mind:yikes: when he really started to look at time and heard my plan he agreed. As you can see i have my hands full thanks damyankee, fueltank and sadie (pitbull in charge of security and ground crew)

Well I decided to come out of the shadows, I purchased an ez project earlier this year, ending a five year search for a plane that would fit my mission profile. At the time I didn't have a place to even put the damn thing, so it spent time in my living room and my back parking space. My girlfreind (now my wife, momma didn't raise any stuipid children: ) was very, very supportive. We now have a hanger at BCT in fl The best part is the plane is a clear slate, there is no interior, electrical, engine, avionics, or paint get the picture. However, we do have a master plan. The following is what we have in mind: 1) glass cockpit(Dynon 180 and Avmap nav system) 2) retractable landing gear(Infinity & Wright retrac nose gear) 3) HOT & HOS (Infinity) 4) IO320 5) oxygen system (open for suggestion) 6) replace the canard (Ronez) 7) Berkut style canopy (she already has a split canopy) We know this will not happen overnight, and we are open to comments and ideas. So don't be shy, I like a lively debate. I will also have a ton of questions. Thanks for now, damyankee, fueltank and sadie (pitbull in charge of security and ground crew)

Larry did you find the CAD files on the berkut hinges? I have a long e-z with a split canopy that is begging for a berkut canopy setup. have fab shop need plans:cool:

Well I did it, signed the check I am the proud owner of a airplane that is a basket case. I have been flying off and on since my late teens and always wanted build one for my own use. well now I have it, a long-ez that has been thought a number of owners. so I'm going to have to go over every thing to make sure that it's well done and safe (I just turned 50 and plan to be around a lot longer:banana: ) But i need help!!!! I am unsure on engines 320 vs 360, prop and the the way these birds fly. the past owner took me up in another long-ez that he owns and blew me away. So boldly we go forward, I will ask silly question from time to time please bear with me. I live in west palm beach fl. so if there is any one in the area please contact me. Thanks damyankee:cool:

Hi troops:cool: I am new to the home built thing. I am looking at a ez project that is unfinished at this time. the prints that the present owner has got does not have tail # Am i looking at a plane that can't be registered: