Paul C

I’m in the middle of installing a used Sport SX EFIS in my Long EZ and purchased a new digital magnetometer from GRT. Turns out I need the older legacy analog magnetometer to make it work but GRT no longer produces the legacy part. Does anyone here have the older legacy unit lying around that you’re willing to part with? I posted on the Facebook with no luck. Any help is appreciated. Thank you…

Thanks Kent. What I would give to have one-tenth of your knowledge… I’ve been chasing this rabbit ever since I bought the Long EZ in February. I thought I had it fixed by patching all the rips and holes in the silicone baffle seals and orienting the seals correctly. With that, I’ve run the engine with a leaf blower aimed in the NACA and CHTs do not rise above 400. Without the leaf blower, CHTs rapidly rise to ~450. My high CHT issue is isolated to #4 (although #3 runs in the upper 300s). #1 and #2 are in the lower 300s. Take a look at the attached pics. I have up-draft cooling with no air diffuser from the NACA and the carb air inlet with no filter oriented below the #4 cylinder. I think this off-set orientation plus my carb heat SCAT, is blocking airflow from reaching the #4. I hope by moving the air inlet and SCAT, this will allow air to more freely flow to the #4 (similar to your set-up). I spoke with the folks at Vans this afternoon and have purchased one of their filtered air boxes. It’s for a 320 so I’ll have to modify it to fit the 235. While I’m waiting for the air box, I’m going to test the CHT sender. Thanks you your input.

I’m looking for a compact inline airbox w/carb heat. I suspect my current setup is restricting airflow to my #4 cylinder. I have the O235 and my #4 CHT is >450 at idle. I think the smaller inline setup with a full NACA air diffuser will help. Vans Aircraft has a filtered air box but they have a long lead time. I’m hoping to find/build something within the next couple weeks. Does anyone have one for sale or know of another source? Thanks.

Hey Group. I’m sure this discussion has come up before but can’t find the thread in the archives. I recall reading not all epoxy brands are compatible with the old EZ-poxy system. What epoxy is recommended and compatible with EZ-poxy? Thanks… Paul

Greetings All. I'm in the process of overhauling my O-320-E2D and need a prop to do the runs & break-in. I'd rather not buy a new prop until I get closer to flying her and I'm about one year away... Would any of you be willing to sell me a prop (or dare I say...loan/rent me a prop so I can run this engine)? Thanks in advance... Paul

I purchased a set of Long-EZ plans about 20 years ago and built up to chapter 8 (I think but it's been a long time). Then...I got married and started a family. Somehow, between work and family, the project took a back seat and (sadly) had to sell it. After 26 years of military service, I am retiring from the Air Force in September and decided it was time to revive my Long-EZ dream. So, I probably don't consider myself an "experienced" builder but I am an A&P and have pretty solid mechanical abilities (and I am eager to learn). With the A&P, I don't think a Repairman's Certificate is necessary (but I will do research just in case). The project came with a pretty extensive library of old Polaroid pictures and an "OK" builder's log...but I'm still going through the entire plane to check everything. The previous owner said he wired the plane exactly per the Aeroelectric guidance so that should make things a little easier to verify.

I bought the Long-EZ listed on B-Stormers out of Livingston TX. What a great deal with O-320 engine! I'm still looking over everything but so far, everything looks phenomenally well built to plans.

Greetings Group. About 20 years ago, I purchased a set of Long-EZ plans and starting building. As life goes, family and military obligations prevented me from devoting the time needed to see it to completion. Well...after 26 years of military service, I'm retiring and my wife decided to reward me with her stamp of approval to buy a partially completed Long-EZ. So, last week, I bought a Long-EZ project and trailered it back to Little Rock. I'm interested in connecting with other canard builders in this area. Thanks - Paul (Talon) Centinaro