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    That (what Kent suggested) is EXACTLY what the FAA recommended me to do - go back to the last person that actually FILED the transfer - and request transfer from them directly to me.    As far as anyone that had exchanged moneys between then and now they said they have no interest in...  (of course that was for an aircraft that I choose not to transfer after all - and just part it out...)

     

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    congrats on getting back in the air - drive it hard to get best ring seat chance.  they say they "seat" when the temps drop 10-20 degrees.  Sometimes that happens in 15 min - sometimes in 15 hours...

    On the cooling - with bottom up cooling - would it not make sense to shroud MORE of the top to keep the air that is coming up from the bottom "attached" to the fins?  It looks like once the warm air get past the baffles - the "easy" route is out the back (leaving that top center section to get pretty toasty...)  

     

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    My understanding of a "new" engine never getting good (low) oil consumption is poor ring seating during break in.  There is a guy named Mike Bush that talks of this in great lengths here: 

     

    I think these are the slides that go with it: https://resources.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/slides_airventure2021/2021-07-28 0830 F7 Cylinder Break-In Do it Right.pdf

     

    I have noticed several new engine owners try and break in an engine on the ground (or at least do test runs) - which is what Mike says is what can cause the rings never to seat.   Use of proper break in oil (I use mineral - but he mentions other kinds that work (as they do not have the special lube that prevents proper ring wear break in).).

     

    Might be old news for many (most?) - but I find some people do not know this - so I share....

     

    M.

     

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    If this was never registered with N number - does it have a "title"?  I had that challenge as one of mine was sold to me by a person NOT listed in FAA registry as the owner (finally got THAT straightened out after much ado ).   My concern would be log books and ability to get AW in the condition it is in...  It is a BIT of a challenge to get AW without good build logs and EVIDENCE that the parts were not manufactured by a company (to comply with the 51% rule...)

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    4 hours ago, Kent Ashton said:

    Sad to read of the death of Cozy designer Nat Puffer at age 96.   https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000434649/      I have kicked around homebuilts long enough to hear many guys talk about ideas to design an airplane and market it but when you consider what it takes to develop those ideas, draw up the plans, build a prototype (twice!), revise plans, market the plans at airshows and devote  thousands of conversations to builders and potential builders , collect information and publish a newsletter . . . not many individuals have the follow-through to do all that.

    I do not know what motivated Nat to do that.  Certainly he could have just built his own airplane and been quite happy with it but he chose to do more.  Maybe the income was decent.  800 plans-sets at $500--if that is how many he sold before selling out to Spruce--is a good motivator but perhaps he saw it as a legacy.

    I'm only sorry Nat did not offer the design to a builder who was really interested in supporting it.  I wonder where we'd be today if we hadn't had the support of Marc Zeitlin.  In 100 years, will the Cozy Mk IV be a thing?   Folks are still building Long-EZs nearly 50 years after they debuted, so maybe.

    It will happen to all of us - we never know when.  What we leave behind (nice airplanes - or teachings and seeds of curiosity) will be what will be around (and improved?)...

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    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    Posted · Edited by mquinn6

    I see your point about the spring clamps - however pulling them from the parts yard does not ensure you have the correct size - and you _could_ land up in the same boat of having too big of a clamp (making a loose connection) - or too tight of a clamp (and cutting into and compromising the rubber).  As I said - concept is sound, how to properly size is my concern - different diameters and wall thicknesses of the rubber all play a part in this - will research this a bit more and see what I can find. (first pass https://hpsperformanceproducts.com/blogs/how-to-diy/tech-tip-how-to-measure-a-hose-clamp)

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    I understand the theory of spring tension heat cycle maintaining - but I have never had much luck with those clamps (must be correctly matched to the OD of the tube - and correct squish (which is different for different thickness of hose)... ).  I know we are talking about near zero pressure...  I have seen hose clamps with built in springs to do this - but I found them to be kinda gimmicky....  check this out 

     

     

     

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    1 hour ago, bmckinney10 said:

     

    I have tried to not complain too much about the changes at Oshkosh because it is still a great aviation event that I get to see a massive amount of planes and connect with like-minded airplane guys, BUT, I get more aggravated as years go by.  This year they had ONE Homebuilt showcase flyby on Tuesday with about 12 planes who each got to fly one lap.  They should have one EVERY DAY before the start of the airshow.  I recall there used to be the something similar to this not that long ago.

    As I watched thousands of people walk in the main gates each day, I wondered if they understood what the EAA acronym stands for.  You are greeted initially by multi-million dollar airplanes on the main path that many could never afford.

    I usually spending a few hours a day hanging out by my VariEze on EZ Street with the canopy open and talking to people.  Next year, please stop by and introduce yourself.  It is always fun to meet fellow EZ people on this forum!

     

    Might have talked with you,  I never miss a chance to poke my head in EZ planes and chat with the pilots.  It was nice to see 3-4 Vari this year.  HOPE to get mine up next year!  (hope + lots of work will get me there!!!).   Only way we can get "E" back in EAA is to raise our voice and be heard.  I think the best web site (aside from this one of course 😉 ) is the https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/  .   There are a lot of type specific (like vans) that are very active - but have a very vertical focus.   

    I miss Paul P!!!!!!

    M.

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    Posted · Edited by mquinn6

    20 hours ago, Kent Ashton said:

    Observations from Oshkosh:  Lower turnout than I've seen in the past.  My hall in the non-A/C dorms only had two rooms occupied.  Wx was beautiful, cool and clear the two days I was there.  EZ and Cozy turnout was OK but the general homebuilt parking down in front was only about 3/5ths full.   LOTs of RVs with beautiful paint jobs--sort of boring, though.  Lots of people eyeing the new RV-15 prototype.

    I did not see as many of the homebuilt equipment/engines/kits sellers as before.  For example, Bede had a BD-4 frame but did not come with any of their other designs.  Alturair, which has faithfully appeared for years and years with their display of BD-5 components, was absent.  Aeromomentum was there with engines but I do not recall any others.  The Yamaha-based engines are interesting.  I did not see a Miller welding exhibit--surprising.  Nobody bending sheet metal or building props that I saw.  Saw about 6, maybe 8, aeronautical school and college exhibitors--an indication of how pilots are needed.

    Shame that no one is pushing the Cozy/EZ/Varieze anymore.  There must be many people interested but no one to really point them in the right direction.  (Idea for next time:  set up a simple canard exhibit by an airplane discussing where to get Cozy and Open-EZ/Open-Varieze plans.  That could be a lot of fun.)  Good turnout of ultra-light exhibitors.  I was interested to see Air Command gyros has a new owner pushing them again.  The rest look pretty expensive for what your get.  Saw lots of powered parachute vehicles but I am leary of them.

    Huge, and I mean HUGE turnout of commercial aircraft exhibitors selling everything from biz-jets to helicopters.  Saw a couple of electric prototypes--ugly as heck.  The military/commercial/non-experimental /vintage presence has made homebuilding a small part of the show these days.   The F-35 put on a LOUD display but no vertical landing.   I saw four of them parked on the Whitman FBO side but they didn't have one in the military area when I was there.  Read a couple days ago that they were grounded for an ejection seat problem.  Maybe that's why.  A soft-serve ice-cream is up to $5.  $6 with a waffle cone.  🙂

    The Bally Bomber (1/3 scale B-17) was crunched.  I read it had a gear collapse,  nose turret was dinged, two inboard props removed and a cylinder removed.  There was a sign saying for "purchase".   Sad.  That was about the only special homebuilt featured near the EAA Arch.  I have a friend interested in the Thorp T-18.  I took a look at some of them but the cockpit is so deep it's like sitting in a hole.  I don't know how you taxi those things.  Since returning, I read about many landing ground-loop incidents on Kathryn's Report and a taxiing RV that over-ran another RV and chopped up his tail.

    EAA had a nice tent and fenced area for Lifetime Members but it looked pretty empty when I passed by.

    Going, I had to divert into Greenwood, Indiana for a couple hours, then go around some wx west of Chicago that just refused to move out of the way.  It was a long day but the wx was great coming home and we logged a 3.7 chock-to-chock from Kenosha back to N.C at about 7.56 gph for 541nm (with no bladder stops!).  Total of 67 gallons both ways at about $7/gallon.  I am thinking a 4 gph Varieze would be a good project.

    BTW,  with regard to the post above, on the way up, I noticed #1 and #3 getting hotter than usual.  Sure enough, I had mounted the upper cowl with one side of the silicone baffles flopped in the wrong direction.

    It greatly saddens me the focus AWAY from the "E" in Experimental with the NEED to make money...   I often challenge chapters to review the 5 top significant things they have done in the last year and explain how ANY of that has anything to do with "Experimental Aircraft"....  Corporate growth and greed seem to be the underlying focus as far as I can tell.

    They had a HUGE number of employees did leave EAA this year (not due to old age - but from frustration of direction) and a new generation (younger) have filled the spots.  There were a LOT of subtle changes at OSH including the overall layout and costing for vendors (much cheaper to bring your own free standing than have a hanger booth).  Shell was on the field (had to get my cow poster, even though I use Philips and cam guard in all my planes now).  I think they may have the prerequisite that you fly an electric plane in for next year or you will not be allowed in....

    The Vari-Vigan was there - Jet Guys have locked the gear for safety - but glad to see it going.  There is supposed to be a guy in Charlotte, NC that is making one fly (have you heard of this Kent?).    They say it was painful to fly formation the whole trip with the long-ez as the speeds were QUITE different...    

    Had record number of airplanes and people this year - I know vintage was 110% full on Sunday by noon o'clock.   Saturday night fireworks were great - the flying the airplane thru the fireworks (or near) made me a little uneasy - but if they could do it in the wonderwoman movie with a jet... guess it was deemed safe...

    I am playing with both the Phazer and Apex engine options (maybe the Apex on a Vari?!? (will probably finish it with the o-200 and learn how to fly it first then convert))   Teal (guy who does the full gear box) seems to be very careful and focused on making what he does as solid and reliable (more engineering talk than marketing).  Biggest drawback is the clutch system (limits the kind of oil - as well as a strange taxi conditions (free spinning prop below 2300 rpm).  Cruse at 6200 rpm I think he said is the sweet spot for THIS Yamaha engine.  Has been flying the heck out of his RV6 and Steve Henry with that Highlander STOL (he cannot be beat!  Cannot think of a more abusive load on a gear box shy of aerobatics!)  Sourcing the engine is a bit problematic - found a guy that will put you on the list if anyone is interested.

    I got "trapped" by weather on the return trip - had to spend the night in KTEL.  A VERY accommodating airport - he found hanger space for the 6 airplanes and had courtesy car and bedding and even frozen meals at the FBO.  Could not have picked a better stopping place for certain!!!

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    Interesting trim design.  Wonder if anyone makes nylock wingnuts.... (is that a spring under the wingnut to apply pressure on the washer?)

    I am having fun sealing tanks now...  Hope to get it on the second shot!

    So I guess "Tin can November one two three four frank taxi 4 runway oh too, will be taking it after a brief runnup" REALLY gets your eye twitching!

    Kent's Long-EZ project

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    Posted · Edited by mquinn6

    On all of my certified airplanes the oil cooler is behind #4 cylinder on the engine.   My concern is a 45 degree elbow off the oil cooler vibrating (even with a flex hose).  I would guess an adel clamp would support - either on the airframe of the hose prior to the fitting - even on the engine mount.   (which there might be - but we cannot see it in the photo).   I have a friend with a Tecnam that has the oil cooler on the cowl just behind the port front opening - he has had to replace the oil cooler 2 times from the vibration issues

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