jhicks

Jhicks,

 

at 230 to 240 pounds, you will have a verrrry snug fit in a stock VariEze (VEZ). My VEZ is one inch wider, primarily to give the rear seater extra shoulder room. The first time I tried on a VEZ back seat, my shoulder bones were "in" the longerons, and not comfortably. I'm 6' and 218 right now - back when I first sat in the back of a VEZ, I was 210 - 215 or so. That was 22 years ago. I've had a 240 pounder in the back of my VEZ, and he was snug, to say the least.

 

The one-inch width increase I designed into my VEZ yielded some bonus width for the front seat.

 

You may wish to make a post regarding your interest to see others' airplanes on the canard-aviators group on Yahoo, and on EZ.org.

 

FWIW, I started "hands-on" with canards when I was 19 (gives me 28 years now, messing with these infernal things...) - I helped a friend build his Long-EZ while I was in college, and after I graduated and ended up at Boeing, my flying needs and budget (I did not wish to borrow any money for an airplane) dictated that the VEZ was my best option. I'm still happy with the decision after all these years.

 

My free advice here (all I ever give in these forums) is to take your time researching, get to look at others' airplanes, get a ride or 2 (this is usually not a problem, overall), and don't make any snap decisions, should you end up in the mode of buying a completed airplane. In fact, I'd suggest that if you settle on a particular design, consider building from scratch. Building it yourself is the best way to get the airplane you want, and the best way to know exactly what is in the airplane, with regard to how well/carefully it is built. There are some fine airplanes that come up for sale, but there also some real dogs, or even downright unsafe ones that also pop up once in a while. Patience, Luke...

 

Joe Person

EAA Tech Counselor 4418

VariEze N79JN

Bothell, WA (KPAE)

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

EZ's sit at a variety of attitudes with people on board. I simply moved the microswitch to give max extension on the nose gear with people on board. This made some difference.

 

Bottom line: For me it was about takeoff acceleration (and the ability to decelerate an increased MTOW LEZ from the decision point (good brake steup)). I chose an O-360, a Hertzler climb prop (2500+RPM static), W50LT brakes (with good insulation) and have removed a lot of excess weight. That's a massive safety increase for mine.

 

Again, better to get to Vr quick.

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,