Dan Worley

Thank you. I think I ran across it once and thought I would check if there was another option. I went ahead and joined and I was able to track down some builders/owners in my state. Thank you for the response!

I know there is a mailing list for Cozy builders, which has a list of some Long EZ and Vari EZ builders/owners as well. Is there a similar list for individuals that are building or own a Velocity? I am located in Central Arkansas and am looking to see if there is anyone near me with one. I couldn't find a similar topic in the search bar.

Well I will admit the reason for my post was due to the fact I couldn't find the page in my plans with the recommended epoxy options. That page was stuck together on another page and I kept flipping over it and going all through the plans only to find RAF being referred to. When I finally found out what happened I pulled the pages apart and discovered that it recommended the MGS 335 system as the better option out of all of them due to some of the properties. Im all squared away. Thank you!

I think that is what I may do. I looked at the option last night of biting the bullet and ordering all of the foam and wood needed for Section I. I will just have to find a storage option for the remaining materials. I figure I can make room and put it in my shed. I wouldn't think the temperature differences between the seasons would affect it any since it's foam. That may just be the route I end up taking. Thank you!

That makes sense. I had seen a few articles where people were talking about Nat being good with the West 105 Resin I just couldn't find anything about what hardener was being recommended. That helps! Thank you!

I have run into an issue sourcing some foam for my build. My plan as of now is to purchase the pre-cut foam cores for my canard, wings, and winglets from EurekaCNC. As for the rest of the foam it is readily available at Aircraft Spruce, but my plan is to order one or two chapters worth of materials as I build. This is due to lack of space to store large amounts of materials and for financial decisions. The biggest issue is that AS only carries foam, woods, etc in their California and Georgia Warehouses. They quoting me a little over $500 for freight for just the foam and wood for Chapter 4. That would end up averaging me anywhere between $3,500-$5,000 in just freight charges for the foam products throughout my build. Anyone else factor in this much for shipping/freight in their build costs, find alternative sources for this foam, etc? Any help or advice would be appreciated!

I found this thread about what epoxy to use, but it is a little over 4 years old now. I am trying to figure out what epoxy everyone recommends at this point? I was considering the West System, but there isn't much talk about it. Anyone have any opinions or personal experience with the West System Epoxy?

I have been doing some research on building my own plane for years. I have bounced back and forth between an RV-10 and Cozy Mark IV. The RV-10 obviously is much more expensive and the Cozy Mark IV is more affordable to build and I personally like some of the specs better. Plus it just looks much better than the RV-10 ; ). Anyways, between my significant other and I we are about 380-390 and it is pushing the max front seat weight limit. I have tried to find some other threads in reference to this, but most also talk about moving the seats forward or back due to height issues. We are both around 5'7" and 5'9" so that isn't an issue we have. Just the weight. Now with that being said is moving the seats and changing the CG still the answer to my problem as well or do we just need to look at a different aircraft option? I will be flying solo some, but 90% of my flight time will be with her and/or a 3rd passenger as well. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!