Evan

Hi all 

I'm working on a g3x installation on my Cozy and was looking for some opinions on where to put the Magnetomer 

I was originally thinking of putting it in the nose where I put the ballast  weights, but my understanding is the electric gear will cause some problems when it moves up and down it doesn't sound appealing during an IFR approach 

My next thought was in the cavity between the strakes and the wing but access is a pain 

where have you guys put yours pictures would be great if you have them 

Thanks in advance for your insight 

you can call me this morning 

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Rob 

Is it the same as a cozy 4, I just changed out the front with an electric nose gear if they are the same message me we can work something out 

I still setting up the garage 

I am putting heat in and better lighting 

I am pulling a cylinder first apparently the story is a cylinder was pulled and they borescope they had didn't work so the mechanic said he felt rust on the cam.

I will inspect myself along with a friend of mine that  works directly for Lycoming as a service tech  aircraft mechanic, I'm in good hands 

thanks for worrying about me Marc 

I well aware of the possible engine issue i am going to tear down and inspect 

True it’s a little rough but it’s all there and it has been flown 55 hours 

Im gonna do a little bit of work and fly it as much as possible needs mostly finish work 

everything works on the plane 

once I fly it a bit I’m thinking at least 100 hours it’ll get finish panel and paint 

got it cleaned up a bit and it’s in my garage now 

got this thing in the air as quickly as possible 

I just trailered a Cozy from Minnesota to Allentown

Not a trip for the faint of heart,  Snowed most of the way.

Basically rolled the Cozy  onto the trailer on   its wheels  and tied  it down built a few little jigs to hold the canard and the wings tied them down and rolled down the road took most of the day to set of the trailer and load .

I did not get permits I tried most started were very cooperative they are not expensive top 25.00 but PA just said they cant help me so I decided to roll the dice this  did not present a problem, Pennsylvania gave us a little bit of a hard time but eventually let us go. if you ae sweating it go for it but you wont need it passed plenty of cops on the way with no issue 

The worst part of the trip was Chicago there was tons of traffic (1PM Sunday)  and drivers weren't very cooperative  don't go through Chicago at any costs avoid that city 

FYI all toll booths  have an extra wide toll lane at the far right, even if its closed go there and get somebody n to let you through 

after almost 1200 miles of driving got a little trailer rash on one of the wings but otherwise unscathed 

Hope I never have to to do that again but it was an epic journey and thanks to all that helped  out 

Al

Not to kick a dead horse, you did keep my deposit which I didn't argue about .

I did ask for a few things that weren't ready when I got there.

1) there were no build logs 

2)I was told it would be ready for transport IE wings and canard removed( canard was removed )

3) the paint was an issue to Izzy said it needed to be completely sanded down  it would have added lots of time to the build 

I brought Izzy because, well he was helping me transport it, I trust his judgment  

Basically Izzy said it wasn't worth the money for me and I should pass  

I asked for my deposit back and Al told me that it was more than 30 days and I wasn't entitled to it (ok ) 

Then I asked for a set of plans to offset the deposit cost and he accepted and we shook hands and I left 

by the way way the DVDs don't play in my DVD player or my computer I guess they were a bad set you should look into that 

I wish all the best in your Endeavors  Al I hope you can make a go of Aero Cad good luck 

That's awesome my friend has a laser cuter and needs the file to cut my panel   this is a huge help 

Will I was wondering you I cold get a copy sent it would be really helpful 

Does anyone have a cad file for the panel dimensions on a cozy IV 

great to know I'm goin going to  be there the weekend of the 7th of November leaving here on the 5th With Izzy Briggs  he is helping me 

we could always use a helping hand 

if you give me your contact info Ill keep you apprised if there are any changes  

did you tilt it or just tow it straight on the trailer, we are planning on just  rolling it up on a car trailer and bringing it back as a wide load 

Kent

Thanks again I called Jack and he said the you cant email through his website it doesn't work  

you need to email him @  eznoselift@gmail.com

  Jack said he keeps four or five in stock and drills them for what plane it is going in IE long EZ  Cozy Mark III or IV 

pricing is current on the web site 

thanks again for the help 

So you guys are the best!!

 I put a deposit on Tom's Plane its in nice shape, Izzy and I are picking it up the weekend of November 7th 

Tom and I took the wings off and the canard, not too bad but I scuffed the wing edges getting them off, an easy fix 

The panel is a bit dated so that will have  to go.

how do I source  an electric nose lift in it, I'm not quite tall enough to lift the nose all the way and  need to make it easy for my wife to get in or she will never go in it 

I tried contacting the guys at EZ- nose lift a couple of times but got no response.

 I'm sure its really part time for them, but I'm not sending any money until I talk to them, if any one has one they want to sell they should contact me . 

otherwise its just a waiting game.

Looking forward to some fly ins next year hopefully  rough river 

I agree i'm

 sure ill find something 

Izzy came with me to Aero cads Shop to pick up the plane and we took a pass.

although the project seems sound there was enough uncertainty to have Izzy recommend a pass on this

here is why 

1) there where no build logs 

2) pieces were missing ,old and rusted as though the kit was outside for a long period of time  

3) the Primer was really not applied properly 

He did keep my deposit,  I guess that's fair, but there was some misrepresentation as to the condition the plane and what was promised at delivery.

as I am a laymen with these aircraft I really appreciated Izzy's expertise in this. 

If anyone knows of a decent project for sale im thinking Cozy 3 or IV or a flyable complete aircraft on the east coast I would be interested 

thanks for every ones input  

Jon 

Izzy says it looks OK and the fact that it is primer rather than epoxy made me feel a little more comfortable 

I'm going to get the build book from the original builder and AL (Areocad owner ) is issuing me a new serial number so its basically a new kit as far as anyone is concerned

ill definitely chronicle the build and the transportation, I anticipate quite a lot of work, hoping i can complete in less than 2 years but we will see 

My daughters English teacher used to say an inch a cinch a yard is hard she hates when i say it but it really hits home with a project like this 

thanks to everyone for their help and support I've been flying for about 15 years now and their  are no better people to know than the ones in aviation 

it looks like Izzy and I are picking  up plane the end of the week using a regular car trailer and wide load stickers should be fun 

ill update everyone with pictures as we go 

Ok I touched base with jet guys they are about 250 miles  firm where the plane is I’m wondering if he would go and look and what he would charge 

but I’m going to wait until Al gets back to me with pricing 

thanks again for the info 

Kent

Actually he is going to out source the work, but if I can fine someone more local I would do it here 

Al who owns aerocad now , was also talking about changing the canopy to a newer style, but i told him that would be at his cost if he wants it 

just getting prices for now,  I'm actually thinking like 8K to get it primed and ready for paint ,I may take it as is and bring it to a shop to get done, Id rather stick with what i know and let the body be done by an "expert "

do you know a shop in Pa that could handle this kind of work ?

I can't thank you enough for your insight on this.

Update on terrible paint job

its in fact U-tech 350 epoxy primer so its not that serious just used it to protect  the plane while it was stored 

I am negotiating with him to get all the taken care of before transport 

get it paint ready so i can do what i inititally wanted to do and thats the electronics and mechanical included panel and engine Ill have that put of the way 

Dennis Oelmann  the original builder is supposed to contact me to discuss what was needed on the plane and hopefully ill get he whole story

so the SAGA continues.

thanks for the insight insight ill look into getting it professionally done 

I agree,

I think they just roller brushed that on for protection but I'm not sure  

The story is that Dennis is a friend of the original owner and helped him with the build, I have yet to verify with Dennis

I don't mind the extra work I have a flying plane now (Piper Arrow ) that and i have and  friends to help with the body and paint 

If I strip all that epoxy off, I'm assuming it will have to be all sanded off  is that  normal to just layup a piece of fiberglass sheet like that on the seams 

or should this  just be a pass , I am in for the work but i want a safe plane

I have discussed this with Al and he completely understands,  he did tell me the finish is rough but i did not expect that kind of workmanship after seeing the interior picks

the story continues 

I flew out to Missouri to take a look sat this plane and I brought some pics back, I was a bit taken back by the exterior of the plane.

the Owner Al Aldrich  (owns Aero  Cad Now)  did if fact tell me it definitely needed Paint and prep I was wondering if this looked normal  and if sanding and filling looked like this in the early stages.

Al said that if i decided not to take it I could get my deposit back.

He is retooling with new designs and is looking to do what velocity did with A full shop and builder assistance I wish him luck with that  

I am still very interested  in buying this even though I probably added a year to my completion  time.

would you guys look at these pics and be as critical as possible Id appreciate it.  

the interior looks good  and I,ve  sent those pics already and have had some positive comments on the fit and build quality 

my concern is how normal this is in an early stage of assembly, looks really rough

Is this a plane I should pass on