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On 8/21/2022 at 7:16 AM, Voidhawk9 said:

Infinity is advertising the gear for $6k, but AFAIK they have been out of production for years, and they won't make more without paid deposits for a LOT more - unlikely.

Depends which page you come in on. Most pages will give you 

"CANARD RETRACTABLE MAIN LANDING GEAR (NONE AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)"

On 8/26/2021 at 3:33 AM, Kent Ashton said:

Saw this SQ2000 for sale being refurbed by a well-known person.  Not gonna post the ad because IMO these sort of projects and the SQ2000 should be avoided.  Nevertheless, it's pretty interesting to see what the original builder had in mind: a sort of ERacer hybrid.  I imagine he is glad he got his hand out of the jar.*

*Little kid crying: "I don't want the prize, I just want to get my hand out of the jar."    🙂

Looks like this is up for sale again, minus the auto conversion

Looks like a fun project - hate to think what the shipping to Aus would be though

5 hours ago, Marc Zeitlin said:

Not quite. The Long-EZ shown in that video (and in the video on the main page):

https://www.merlinlabs.com/

is one that I have maintained for about 6 years, first for a private owner and then for Merlin, at which I was contractor/employee #2 starting in 2018 (as of 6 weeks ago, I'm no longer an employee). It's currently located in Mojave, CA (KMHV), as are the other planes shown in the video. While Merlin is working towards CAA certification in NZ, the test flying is being done in the US at this time. Achieving Certification Basis is a big deal.

Thanks for the extra info Marc. The video was light on detail

EZ used for certification of an autonomous system in NZ

9 hours ago, Jon Matcho said:

1) Easy = just login to the forum and ads go away.

Ah, touche` - I hadn't noticed that I'd been logged out on mobile as the ads cover the header 😆

Not sure what knobs can be turned, but the ads on mobile are pretty obnoxious

A couple of Australian based projects

Cozy Project  - $6900

This Mk IV Cozy project was taken upto Chapter 8 in the construction manual - and is offered for sale with a many parts and foam components supplied by Wicks and other aircraft parts manufacturers. A fantastic buy, priced to sell, for a huge head start on the completion of the aircraft.

https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Single-Engine-Propeller/7741/2021-Puffer-Cozy-Project

2008 Velocity XL RG - $98000

Airframe 95% complete. 

Too many parts to list all. Virtually everthing needed to complete aircraft. Except Dash. IO 540 300 hp.  MT 3 Blade propeller. Cleveland Wheel and Brake upgrade.

Engine install kit. Engine Mount.Front and rear oil coolers. Weldon Fuel pump. Landing light kit. Fastbuild Wings and Fuselage

Aeroflash strobe system. Interior upholstery kit. S/Steel exhaust

https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/Single-Engine-Propeller/7441/2008-Velocity-XL-RG-Project

Seems to be still available - probably need to be a member of the group it's posted in.  They don't seem to be particularly fast, so racer does seem a stretch

They mention it has the metal wing design.

Given the CASA rules, it would probably be difficult to get the authority to do your own maintenance if you picked this up and completed it down here in Aus.

Spotted this project for sale in Australia on FB

"For those who know about this aircraft, you’ll appreciate the rarity and associated history of this model. Reportedly only about 20 of these kits have been completed to flight, and perfect for pylon racing. This one is not far off flying - airframe has been certified, avionics are there - mainly needs paint.... and an engine 🙂 The ‘extras’ include boxes of photos of the build to date, the fabricated wings, and various tools and spares (about 30 years worth) It comes on it’s custom made trailer for transport (not currently registered, but has been). Price is negotiable, and more details can be provided as required."

$12,000 AUD

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358016058800173

Nate also documented his UL power experiences here http://www.myulpower.com/

I forwarded as well. Is the it one based in Melbourne?

One more:

2008 Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft

$60,000 (AUD)

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Velocity 173 Elite Composite (Retract) Kit

Air frame 80% complete
Retractable Gear installed
Parts required to complete air frame included

Other Items included:
Throttle Quadrant
Joystick Grip w/buttons
Brakes disks & calipers
Fuel line
Various Composite items
Build Manual
Deltahawk engine mount
3 Bladed fixed pitch Catto composite Prop
many more items included

Continuing my Aussie finds:

https://www.planesales.com.au/details/Listing/LSAExperimental/5946/1994-Long-EZ-Aircraft

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LONG EZ AIRCRAFT, PRO BUILT – NEW TO MARKET. Fantastic looking and flying Long Ez. This Long Ez was professionally built by a NASA aerospace engineer in 1994 with first flight in 2001. Great fuel consumption with long legs to cover huge range.

TAS: Generally 150kts (8500ft, 128 KIAS, QNH 1019, OAT 14°C) and consumes between 6-7 Gal (23-26L/Per Hr) W.O.T.

Log books and extensive build history included. Lycoming IO-320 B1A (160HP)

130.9 Hrs SMOH. TED HENDRICKSON PROP H66F74. ELECTRIC NOSE GEAR. STANDARD 6 PACK INST PANEL

OTHER INSTRUMENTS: COMPASS, RPM, VACUUM, MANIFOLD PRESSURE, OIL PRESSURE & TEMP, CHT/EGT GAUGES, NARCO MK12D TWO DUAL CHANNEL RADIO (DIGITAL) AND CDI, FUEL FLOW METER, 2x DIGITAL HOBBS METERS WITH AIR SWITCH

BENDIX KT74 TRANSPONDER (ADSB CAPABLE)

NAV LIGHTS & STROBES

INTERCOM

WHEEL SPATS

ALSO COMES WITH PLB

Another seen on Australian FB

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Puffer Cozy Mark 3

 

Similar in design and construction to the 2-seat Rutan Long-EZ, the Cozy is a 3-seat design by Nat Puffer. The design utilises a foam and fibre glass sandwich construction, featuring super-stable characteristics at slow speeds, fast cruise and comfortable, economical touring.

 

This rare example is beautifully built, equipped and ready to fly away!

 

Year: 1990

Registration: VH-CZY

 

Airframe Serial Number: V-105

Engine type: Lycoming 0-320 D1A (installed brand new)

Engine serial number: L-15840-39A

Engine Hours: 200hrs

 

Engine recent history:

All Hoses replaced in August 2020

Latest compressions: Cyl 1 72/80, Cyl 2 76/80, Cyl 3 70/80, Cyl 4 70/80

 

Propeller type: MTV-17

Propeller serial number: 96 230

Propeller hours: 175hrs

 

Total airframe time: 200

 

Accident history / details: Nil

 

Avionics:

Collins Microline Dual Nav/Com

Collins Audio/Marker

Collins DME (I)

Collins ADF

King HSI

Engine Inst JPI Digital Scanners

Shadin Fuel Flow

 

Location airport: Moorabbin

Builder / history: Current owner is builder

Hangar / storage history: Always Hangared

 

Reason for sale: Family has outgrown

Cruise speed: 160Kt

BEW: / MTOW: 818 Kg

Fuel Capacity / no. of tanks: 234 Lit 2 tanks (117 each)

 

Aircraft logbooks complete & available: Yes

All extras included in the sale: Yes, please enquire

 

Contact Nicholas Christie at Sport Aircraft Sales on +61(0)3 95311018 / or 0466649868 for a confidential discussion, or email nicholas@sportaircraftsales.com.au.

Seen on Facebook - in Australia

DragonFly Mk2 - With the original plans

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My flying preferences have changed over time and I am moving towards a bush plane which of course the Dragonfly is not. I own another aircraft and can not justify owning a third so this one must move on.

This was the first Dragonfly built and flown in Australia by Len Dyson who is well known and respected in the Dragonfly community. It comes with the original plans and boxes of very detailed records and logs.

Currently hangared at YLEG (Leongatha in Vic)

Very few flying and registered Dragonflys come up for sale so if you are interested please PM for further discussion and make this one yours.

335hrs

AeroPower VW 78HP – 32hrs since new

Hoffmann in flight variable pitch prop (Cruise/Climb)

130 knot cruise

82 Litres total fuel

Belly brake

Always hangared

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PghLYniO6a8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joXzxFn0fJo

 

On 10/11/2019 at 7:10 AM, tfulwider said:

Hello Justin!  A good friend of mine lives in Melbourne as well.  Best of luck on your build!

 

 

Hey Terry, thanks for the welcome. Melbourne is a great area 👍

Hey Cameron,

Have been reading a bit about your build, looking good. The weather has been warming up here, can't too much longer.

Will be starting my first long EZ build soon, the second wont be for a while 😄

Hey hey, 

New member from Melbourne, Australia here.  Interested in the Long-EZ and family, and canards in general.

Just reading and learning at the moment while I'm doing home renovations, including adding a nice workshop space.

Cheers

Justin