A very nice tribute to Dick!

Hello all, I am a non-builder Long-Ez pilot. My rudder return spring recently snapped and I am looking for any information on the spring – length, gauge, where I can buy one. Also, without

Hi, everyone: With the October issue of Sport Aviation’s digital format going live tomorrow (9/25), I wanted to give you a little advance sneak-peek at the cover. I think you’ll like it. Thanks

Yes usually difficult on 2 piece wheels Keith

Andrew, All the aircraft I know of excluding ultralights use 2 piece wheels. You will find out how well seated the bead is the first time you need to change a tire. Also, I would like to see all the

So is it difficult to remove tires from 2 piece wheels... or is this discussion about removing tires from one piece wheels? Andrew Anunson

An old guy saw me struggling with my 3.40x 3.00 x5's and suggested his method. Use one, or two, broad blade screw driver(s) around the circumference to gently/gradually 'inch' the bead

Sounds like your rudder(s) are un-porting at higher speeds. Not really “flutter” but more coupling and un-coupling to the airflow outside of a dead zone. Provided your plane had been fully

OK, good to know. However, during takeoff, the last thing I want to do is fully deflect my rudders. BTW, while on the subject of rudders, what is you full-on-brakes rudder deflection for the

And they work great. Ken

How was high speed taxi? Seems it would show there

There's nothing wrong with stepping on the brakes at speed. It's not like the rudders are going to fall off. A simple barrel roll at say, 200 MPH in an EZ is full aileron, full rudder. I've done

Neil thanks for a very interesting read. .100 total, good for you. This is interesting to note that, at least on one plane, 3/8" ( +/- 3/16", presumably) of aileron play does not cause flutter. I've

Here’s one for the books…. To set the stage, I finished my Long-EZ 12 years ago and it now has about 700 hours. About a month ago I went for a short flight to another local airport for

Absolutely will on all accounts. Only real problem for us will be the temperature Friday and Saturday! Here where we live it will be a very comfortable low seventies during the day and high 50’s

Remember guys you can’t take a big bench or vice or drill press or tire breaking large tools with you. This tool looks good for travel. Long-EZ N36EJ my own little F16. Elwood 'EJ' Johnson

Good tip Mr Andres. Long-EZ N36EJ my own little F16. Elwood 'EJ' Johnson

I just stick the tire in a vise with a couple of 3/4" plywood scraps on each side of the bead and..... bingo. --

Go on harbor freight and buy a tire separater for small tires for way cheap

Nick: I won't be able to make it, either and have one room for Friday and Saturday evenings that I will be giving up. Anyone interested, contact me. Jim