izzy

Good afternoon, I've recently purchased a Defiant project and plan to start sometime late next year. It's an amalgamation from two Defiant projects with many of the fiberglass components already purchased. It also comes with all the custom metal parts. I'm in the 'research and reading' stage and wanted to know if there was anything like a newsletter or list of approved deviations for the aircraft. It's my understanding that the plans are not as well laid out. What are the engine recommendations for this aircraft? O-320's? O-360's? 6 Cylinders? What types of features beyond the standard plans should be considered when building a new one? For example, some folks say the Rhino rudder should be ditched, but some say they like it. What's your opinion? Thanks! Izzy (603)410-7277 izzy@blackskycomposites.com

I am offering community members a standing offer of free 30-60 minute orientation VariEze rides in Concord, New Hampshire. There are a few requirements: You must be an EAA Young Eagle, A canard builder, a Student Pilot or more. Astronaut are ok too. (it's ok if your not current or don't have medical). You must weigh less than 190 pounds including clothes and breakfast. Weather must be VFR and winds favoring runway 35 or 17 at KCON (under 15 knots crosswind) Temperatures must be above 40 degrees F on the ground. You must be willing to take the controls and practice some actual flight maneuvers such as steep turns, power on and power off 'stalls' etc Onboard Fuel must be less than 12 gallons and aircraft must be legal and serviceable (of course). I must be current You must be willing to operate inside my comfort zone. No screaming like a monkey. You can't really log the time since I'm not an instructor, but you can at least get a chance to try it out from the back seat. You'll have an iPad with an AHARS (Stratus) and a control stick but no throttle and no rudder pedals. If you own a flying canard and can show you have at least 50 hours in the previous two years flying a canard, I may be willing to let you fly the VariEze solo if I'm comfortable with you and your willing to fly an mutually agreed flight plan. Izzy N9091A (603)410-7277