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Yep, that's what I was referring to. I read Marc Zeitlin's account of his total immersion instrument training and it seemed so much more efficient than dragging it out through a traditional school approach. While all the expense gets compressed I believe that it would be a great savings in calendar time and total cost over traditional. I also think the quality of instruction may be better too with a dedicated instructor.

Oh, that danger. I will have to have my wife hermetically sealed for the build.

Thanks. As a matter of fact I have a CO detector in the stairway to the living area and occasionally get a beep when my wife pulls her car in. Plan is to move the cars out to a to-be-built carport next to the house. Good catch. Of course, this gives me a 2 car sized work shop with 2 huge doors to outside, pity:D

Thanks for all the replies and avice: @TMann - I bought a set of first edition plans here on the marketplace so can't help with the total number sold to date. They were already updated with Newsletter changes. @rickh - I agree that 12' x 4' is too wide for table, it was a typo - should have said 12' x 3' wide. Thanks for the catch. I'm hoping my two oil filled 1500 watt radiators will get the garage up to 70 working temp for layups, no problem then heating in a tent for overnight cure. One reason for MGS use is I here it doesn't smell up the place (house is above garage) and I am planning to attend Rough River as I like Kentucky. @JTest - I am waiting for my EAA sponsored Visa card to come in before I place my initial big order. Regarding purchase of someones project, I considered this but I really like to build. @Big Steve - regarding the pump vs scale, it seems to me that pump would be better for someone working every day vs the scale for someone with several days gap between steps since as I understand it (?) you leave the resin and hardener in the pump and leave it all in the heated cabinet. Is this correct? Finally, can anyone advise how may gallons epoxy to order for Chaps 4-7 with enough for some practice and foul ups? Thanks all Larry Canardiologist in Training

Excellent! Thanks for the builder leads. And that sounds like a way to go on the resin delivery.

Hello all. I recently posted in the Marketplace Section looking for plans for a Cozy Mk IV and am pleased to say I was able to purchase a set and I got M- drawings from ACS too. I am planning on staying close to the plans as published, but I am gathering information on electric-retract-nose-gear, and moving the fuel selector close to the throttle quadrant ala Wayne Hicks. Lycoming engine per plans. IFR capable. I will be looking at the AeroCanard molded parts for possible ways to speed up the build where available. Cozy Girl hardware to save fabrication time. About me: I'm 59, married, former IT Executive. Private Pilot, ASEL, 400 hours in Archer,Arrow, TB9, TB20 and C172, out of KHPN (under the NY Class B). A year of protracted frustrating instrument training which I will now have to repeat or find a good finishing class (like Marc Z did). Will be joining a flying club out of KHPN to keep skills sharp. Here's where I am so far: 1. I'm planning to take the Sportair Composites class in Feb at Chesapeake, Va. for some exposure to the whole composites process. 2. I'm putting together a first order for Chapter 4-7 materials, required tools and supplies. Question: I'm thinking of using MGS epoxy. Which type, 285 or 335 for my rather cool climate (2 car attached garage under house, Southern New England climate, ability to heat the space as required for cure.)? Also, how many gallons should I order to have enough for Chapters 4-7 and some practice layups? 3. I live in Waccabuc, NY, zip 10597. Nearest airport is Danbury (KDXR), CT and then Westchester (KHPN), NY. I plan to join a local EAA Chapter to make some contacts, hopefully someone building similar craft. All leads appreciated as I don' t know if the EAA chapters in my area are very active. Here's the google maps link to my home location: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&q=waccabuc,+NY+10597&ie=UTF8&ll=41.722131,-73.372192&spn=1.836781,3.537598&z=8&iwloc=addr Anyone in the NY, NJ and CT areas that is interested in sharing information contact me to discuss? I am available to help with layups as an extra pair of willing hands to learn the ropes. 4. I reviewed the Cozy Girls recomended Tool Package available through Wicks and it looks like a good deal for some helpful tools to get at once. 5. I'm planning on using a scale for epoxy ratios. From what I've read a pump is nice but I thought this might be a place to save some $$. I know, I know, I'm looking at spending tens of thousands in the coming years, but no sense throwing it away.....we'll see how that pans out. 6. Tomorrow I get the lumber to build my worktable, a 4 x 12 footer using I-Joists and plywood and the car starts living outside. Well, that's enough for now. Look forward to posting progress. I'll put together the obligatory web site to document my build and resist the temptation to start an aviation based business Larry Carnardiologist

Done, thanks! I love this forum. I also ride motorcycles (BMW K120GT) and was always amazed at the quality and quantity of information transacted. I'm happy to see the same goes here.

I'm thinking Stealth fighter. Angular profiles have smaller radar profiles (as in FB-117). Really confusing to ATC for general aviation though.

Hello and thanks for the advice. I may be able to review a set of Aerocanard plans (PDF) to get a better idea of what I'm in for. If Cozy IV or Aerocanard plans turn up at a discount fine. If not, and I decide to proceed then I'll be ordering the real plans, etc. Looking forward to getting involved.

Greetings. I am newly registered here. I have Private license. Live in Westchester County NY (close to HPN and Danbury). I am interested in building a Cozy Mk IV and would like to hear from anyone regarding the purchase of Plans at a discount to the $500 new price. Looking forward to meeting anyone with a project in my area. All advice and leads appreciated. Larry