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Ok thanks for the info. You say you had a 230-240lb guy in the back seat? Were you able to fly still? I keep getting different answers on what you can take pound wise. I mostly fly by myself, But I know I would still like to be able to take someone sometimes. I do need to find Both a Varieze and a Long Ez to sit in, and maybe go up in. They seem really close to the same plane. Just one is supposidly more sensative on the controls, and the other can fly longer distances. I do like the idea of a 0-320 on a varieze at 200kts... I cant comprehend what power is like on a varieze with a 0-200. (that 100hp???) thanks for the info!

Hi Everyone, Its time I said hello! I am a big fan of the Canards. My flying experience isnt like most of you guys that are aeronautical engineers, or airline pilots... But everyone has to start somewhere. Im 19 years old, and have been flying all my life (my dad was a pilot). I got my license last Aug 08. Around 150TT to this day, flying a Club Cherokee 140. I have been doing a lot of research, and reading the forums carefully. I am wanting a Long EZ, but been considering a Varieze because of cost. Im 6'2" 230-240lbs. My heart is set on a Long Ez just whether or not I will find what I want for the price i can afford will be the question. Just been reading more than posting. Trying to find all I can. Wish I could find some more in person to see. I have yet to get to sit in one or go up in one. But I know I will make me want one even more. I want a Long ez for the performance. Being able to fly to florida, and go FAST, and good cost. Plus I like the looks too. I hate flying something everyone else has. The canards are like exotic sports cars. If anyone is in Ohio/Michigan/Indiana area that has a Long Ez or a Canard. I would love to come and see it!!!

Im still here. I have been doing a lot of research, and reading this forum carefully. I am wanting a Long EZ, but been considering a Varieze because of cost. Im 6'2" 230-240lbs. My heart is set on a Long Ez just whether or not I will find what I want for the price i can afford will be the question. Just been reading more than posting. Trying to find all I can. Wish I could find some more in person to see. I have yet to get to sit in one or go up in one. But I know I will make me want one even more. My flying experience isnt like most of you guys that are aeronautical engineers, or airline pilots... But everyone has to start somewhere. Im 19 years old, and have been flying all my life. I got my license last Aug 08. Around 150TT to this day, flying a Club Cherokee 140. I want a Long ez for the performance. Being able to fly to florida, and go FAST, and good cost. Plus I like the looks too. I hate flying something everyone else has. The canards are like exotic sports cars. If anyone is in Ohio/Michigan/Indiana area that has a Long Ez. I would love to come and see it!!!

To me it seems like the 0-200 is not a lot of power for this plane. What do you guys think? Are there guys putting 0-235's or 0-320's? does this also pick-up the gross useful at all? PICS WOULD BE NICE TOO. Thanks, Jamie

Whats your cruise speed with the climb prop? How hard was it to get the CG right with an 0-360? Jamie

Can someone tell me the differences between the vari and the long as far as useful load with full fuel?

Do you guys prefer a Long Ez or a Varieze? and why?

I have a friend trying to sell me a project. It has a Lycoming 0-320 with ZERO hrs sense major. Classified as an "experimental engine" I am wanting to buy the project but dont have all the money to buy the project, unless someone is interested in the engine. If anyone might be interested in the engine, send me a pm. Not sure on prices. I have seen some 0-320s with decent amount of time go for $15,000. Its in Ohio. Thanks,