Plus, those open ez plans were stored in one big, fat pdf. The rd scale berkut long ez my newer 2010 3d model of this design is available on. I did 3d model some time ago check it out here canard zone view single post open ez cad drawings if you want cad files check this out canards i also have dimensions for varieze, front seat bulkhead width 21inches inside, sides dimensions check out attachment. For educational purposes, i found these on the internet and just sharing them for others to read. The zip file contains six autocad drawings that can be printed to full scale at most kinkos. We love diy aircraft because it is an inexpensive way to get started and you can always reuse the electronics from the aircraft on another kit or project. Reading forum posts regarding the open ez led me to believe that many tried to digitize the plans with typed text and even. The rv7 is more of a 100 buck hamburger plane that can flip around.
In 1997, dick rutan and mike melvill flew two rutan longez aircraft that they had built, sidebyside around the world. In this video josh goes over they design behind the ft longez as well as the vision withour swappable speed build kit designs. Longez cad drawings tony malfa has generously provided a set of cad drawings for the longez. We have designed and tested many improvements and modifications for all canard aircraft that literally transforms these absolutely perfect flying machines into real airplanes. Fetching latest commit cannot retrieve the latest commit at this time. The openez project is a generic set of supplemental drawings that can be used to build a. Unless you are planning to go long distances with one other light person and a few pair of undies, the long eze isnt much use. Contribute to cobelu long ez development by creating an account on github.
Long ez project for sale we have a long ez project i. Im not sure what rutan thinks of it, but its definitely an interesting thing to browse on an academic level. Installation plans and pictures are in msword or pdf format and sent after payment. It has over four feet more wingspan and nearly half again the wing area of the varieze. In the late 1970s his company, rutan aircraft factory, produced plans.
As far as which engine is the most reliable high horsepower lycoming engine for your plane, its a. The flite test mighty mini long ez is finally here. Plans for the long ez rollover structure rutan aircraft. The drawings include ng30, f22, f28, instrument panel and the front and rear seat bulkheads. The prototype, n79ra, of the long ez first flew on june 12, 1979. History of the long ez rutan aircraft factory founded 1967 last homebuilt plans sold 1985 oshkosh 2010 by burt rutan. The longez model 61 was designed by the rutan aircraft factory as a twoseat, long range, sporting. If you want to buld an aircraft join eaa and any discussion groups. The long ez is going to be as important as the varieze was, but in different ways. Long ez introductory article n as a member benefit, you can obtain a copy of an eaapublished magazine article listed above, free of charge, by calling eaa membership services at 18005646322. It takes off in 100 feet less distance and lands in only slightly more than half. The long eze was intended for long, high trips on a tight budget.
The first picture is a part fresh out of the nose mold. Changes from the varieze include a larger main wing with modified eppler 1230 airfoil and less sweep, larger strakes containing more fuel and baggage storage, slightly wider cabin, and the ability to use a lycoming 108 hp engine with no nose ballast. In january 1985, it was announced that plans for a new canard were being offered, to eliminate. Glad to learn you are just finishing up on your long ez project and i hope youve enjoyed the build process. The long ez is going to set standards for any machine which.
This modification calls for the removal of approx 116 from the trailing edge fishtail area to allow the elevator to attain its 15 deg trailing edge up limit. The plane had been a flying long ez that was then sold to a virginia company who had plans to convert it to a uav. A clearinghouse of free aircraft plans no pirate plans will be found here and no trading is allowed. The openez project is a generic set of supplemental drawings that can be used to build a tandem 2place canard aircraft. Its a 263kg weight double seater with 180mph 290kmh max speed. People from all over the world purchased plans for the longez and then they. Rutans long ez is a larger and heavier version of the varieze built around the 115hp lycoming engine. The longez designed by burt rutan, is a homebuilt aircraft derived from the varieze. As long as the pdf templates scale properly when you print them you will be ok with the free downloadable plans. Whoever scanned the openez fullscale drawings not me, hand drew scale lines at the bottom and side edges of every page.
Long ez introductory article n as a member benefit, you can obtain a copy of an eaa. Downloads for longez, varieze and other burt rutan aircraft. Long ez aircraft paper plans 1980 rutan kit experimental airplane canard build. Designed in the mid 1980s by aircraft design legend burt rutan, the long ez has become the most popular plans built aircraft in existence. Long ez aircraft paper plans 1980 rutan kit experimental airplane canard pusher. Released to the public domain by the holder or the has lapsed or the holder is not defending the. Replaces plans landing brake lever and related hardware. The longez is a refinement of burts two earlier designs, the variviggen and the vari ez. Plus, those openez plans were stored in one big, fat pdf. Fullsize drawings a1 a14 landing brake flap canard pusher newsletters. A special gathering of rutan fans and longez builders and pilots landed at.
Flight manual information is provided in the longez owners manual. Please have the name of the magazine, year, month and page number ready when calling to make a request. Governor mills presents safe, gradual plan to restart. Still, after thinking about it for a while, i realized that there were things about the design and construction of the model. Still trying to figure out the legalities of this one. I also have all the canard pusher newsletters and the owners manual, plus assor. Ez plans, other locations malibu, ca long beach, ca santa ana, ca san gabriel, ca carlsbad, ca san diego, ca phoenix, az orange county, ca. These refinements make the long ez a comfortable long distance, high altitude, cross country flying machine. The idea was to make it easier for us to print and verify the scale simply by taking a ruler up to it and hopefully measuring the value that is indicated on the page. Reading forum posts regarding the open ez led me to believe that many tried to digitize the plans with typed text and even cad, but nobody was effectively working together. I make 2 types of elevator cores for the longez, hotwire template elevators and contour template elevators.
You could possibly find used plans and buy some parts for the long ez which is a modification of the varieze. Really though, i went thru the longez plans side by side with the pdf files you can download, there isnt any difference i could see. Rutan longez owners manual, second edition october 1983. Hello, if anyone needs a set of plans and templates for the long ez, i have a set of copies made at an engineering firm, high standards, extremely accurate. This modification is done to the longez canard for the same reason and because it makes the core better match the scale drawing given on page c1 of the longez special performance canard roncz canard plans. Roncz canard plans roncz canard template extended round nose mod. The rutan model 61 longez is a homebuilt aircraft with a canard layout designed by burt. Looking for plans, it might be worth browsing the canard forum. Youre welcome to my plans, though i might change things a little if i built it again. Longez cad drawings tony malfa has generously provided a set of cad drawings for the long ez. As most people know, at flite test we make airplane build kits that make it incredibly easy to build and fly your own rc aircraft. The rutan model 61 long ez is a homebuilt aircraft with a canard layout designed by burt rutans rutan aircraft factory. Join the many homeowners, contractors and developers who choose ez plans.
The pilot closed his flight plan at this time but remained on the eiwf. Designer burt rutan has become world famous for his unique advanced aircraft designs. After removing the canopy and reserve fuel tank, we placed the varieze upside down on a steel support structure, so that the two top longerons lay flat and level on top of two strips of pvc foam. After just five years the raf ceased sales of longez plans. As a small company, we do not charge architects prices and can offer a very competitive quotation without adding vat. Model 61 longez stargazer a unique database on burt.
The rutan aircraft factory stopped selling longez plans in 1987, but some people say as long as you market the plans as something else i. Load test to failure of varieze n11ej our thanks to ernie joiner, who donated his varieze so that we might all benefit from a structural load testtofailure of this 21yearold airplane. I wonder how many they have and why theyre so keen to shift them all. Ezplans is a small family company which specialises in the domestic end of the architectural market, producing quality cad drawings to anyone wishing to build a brand new house, extend their home or convert their loft into a usable living space. The varieze established the nioldiess, foamglass sandwich techniques as being a truly practical, safe way to build airplanes. If youve read about the fusco fiaso, you know that this project is completely dead, as far as any kit production goes. The successful launch demonstrated that the final frontier was opened up to private enterprise.
Virtavia rutan 61 long ez dtg steam edition manual version 1. Burt rutan longez aircraft plans open ez drawings burt. Because theyre built from plans, long ezs are almost infinitely customizableso that long ez on the ramp may, in fact, be a one of a kind. Actual cps in pdf format cps in txt format no pictures cp summary by chapter xls format roncz canard mod. I bought this in 2009 with plans to restore it to airworthy status. Now you can get ready for the next step with hopefully the end in sight. We can arrange for you to check them against original plans. Load test to failure of varieze n11ej our thanks to ernie. My answer is, as long as you scale them accurately via the f. Too bad you can no longer find new plans for this one, and kits have never been offered. Laa type acceptance data sheet tads 074a rutan long ez the headrest on the long ez is not designed to act as a roll bar cp 30, 44 and 65.
Digital text and a few pictures is a much lighter format. However a lot of other projects and a bunch of birthdays says its time to pass it on. Burt rutan longez aircraft plans open ez drawings burt rutan. The engine was at the rear pushing, and the pitch control or elevator, called the canard, is on the front wing. It is derived from the varieze, which was first offered to homebuilders in 1976.
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