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Old video on air flow
Sure do! Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke.
Sure do! Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke.
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EarthX Battery
Hello Nick, My neighbor has an Earth-X battery installed on his Experimental O-360 Super Cub with 10 to 1 pistons. Has never had an issue. Since they are always flying to the back country he takes alo
Hello Nick, My neighbor has an Earth-X battery installed on his Experimental O-360 Super Cub with 10 to 1 pistons. Has never had an issue. Since they are always flying to the back country he takes alo
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Popular Mechanics Advertisement for VariEze
Izzy, Found it. Nov79 issue Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke.
Izzy, Found it. Nov79 issue Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke.
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Dale Martin
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Popular Mechanics Advertisement for VariEze
The ad I remember was VEZ on a round pad in front of a house. The pad had lights all around it aimed at the VEZ. Can't remember if it was an ad or a cover. I will have to ask Burt. Dale http://www.lon
The ad I remember was VEZ on a round pad in front of a house. The pad had lights all around it aimed at the VEZ. Can't remember if it was an ad or a cover. I will have to ask Burt. Dale http://www.lon
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Dale Martin
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CH48110-1 equivalent
Rich, We have switched to Challenger Oil filters. More $$ at first however, it is a one time purchase and you can see everything in the oil when taken apart to clean it. https://www.aircraftspruce.com
Rich, We have switched to Challenger Oil filters. More $$ at first however, it is a one time purchase and you can see everything in the oil when taken apart to clean it. https://www.aircraftspruce.com
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Dale Martin
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engine build cradle
Michael, It only takes about 2 days to assemble an engine all by yourself. If you would like to assemble the engine way the factory and every professional engine builder I'm aware of does, I will glad
Michael, It only takes about 2 days to assemble an engine all by yourself. If you would like to assemble the engine way the factory and every professional engine builder I'm aware of does, I will glad
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engine build cradle
Mike, An easy trick is to load one side of the case with the tappets and safety wire the camshaft to the same case half through the cylinder holes. After assembly of this case half to the crankshaft,
Mike, An easy trick is to load one side of the case with the tappets and safety wire the camshaft to the same case half through the cylinder holes. After assembly of this case half to the crankshaft,
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EZ nose lift repair parts
Neil, I believe that Jack buys the Motors directly from Thomson-Saginaw or a distributor. They use that same motor for many of their actuators. Note: The last post I meant to type "gears" and not "gea
Neil, I believe that Jack buys the Motors directly from Thomson-Saginaw or a distributor. They use that same motor for many of their actuators. Note: The last post I meant to type "gears" and not "gea
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Bonding question
You have a picture or some measurements and angles?? Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
You have a picture or some measurements and angles?? Dale http://www.long-ez.com =====================> “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
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Dale Martin
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Long-EZ O-320 air filter setup
Jose, The problem with the RV airbox is that it is not optimized or sealed very well. When I redesign it, it included a short velocity stack in the mold. The most difficult part of the airbox is the a
Jose, The problem with the RV airbox is that it is not optimized or sealed very well. When I redesign it, it included a short velocity stack in the mold. The most difficult part of the airbox is the a
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Dale Martin
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Spark plug anti-seize didn't work
Del, Give this a try. It has never failed for us. Dale
Del, Give this a try. It has never failed for us. Dale
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Dale Martin
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Whats the true safety record for Rutan Designs?
Oh Geez..... When I thought things couldn't get any worse having Dale "Snort" Snodgrass killed here at Lewiston (KLWS) a few days ago. Marc was a precious guy with lots of stories who was always ready
Oh Geez..... When I thought things couldn't get any worse having Dale "Snort" Snodgrass killed here at Lewiston (KLWS) a few days ago. Marc was a precious guy with lots of stories who was always ready
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Long-ez wing attach baffle ?
Glennbob, Make no mistake - that wing root heat shield is not only for fire but also excessive heat. If an exhaust system cracks open in flight the damage area's are the aft side of the main spar shea
Glennbob, Make no mistake - that wing root heat shield is not only for fire but also excessive heat. If an exhaust system cracks open in flight the damage area's are the aft side of the main spar shea
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SkyTek starters
If anyone needs a bracket for the "el-cheap-o" starters, I gots one! It has a starter motor in it now. I'll just never use it. Contact me off the forum. Dale For Contact info - See Website http://www.
If anyone needs a bracket for the "el-cheap-o" starters, I gots one! It has a starter motor in it now. I'll just never use it. Contact me off the forum. Dale For Contact info - See Website http://www.
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Exhaust pipe slip joints
Hi Mike, We run into this often which requires dressing the outer edge of the smaller slip tube. The best results are removing it from the engine and using a grinding stone to relieve the edge then fo
Hi Mike, We run into this often which requires dressing the outer edge of the smaller slip tube. The best results are removing it from the engine and using a grinding stone to relieve the edge then fo
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Wing Integrity
Spray foam or the insulation / crack filler sold as Home or building construction agent is not to be used with Rutan aircraft construction. X30 expanding foam way be used. Dale For Contact info - See
Spray foam or the insulation / crack filler sold as Home or building construction agent is not to be used with Rutan aircraft construction. X30 expanding foam way be used. Dale For Contact info - See
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Engine Baffle Gaps
Keith, >>> Well the logic is to force the air between the fins rather than past the edges. Is is good logic?<<< What choice does the air have if you decrease the inlet opening and have all this pressu
Keith, >>> Well the logic is to force the air between the fins rather than past the edges. Is is good logic?<<< What choice does the air have if you decrease the inlet opening and have all this pressu
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Engine Baffle Gaps
Andrew, Where is the logic of making small entrances to cool the engine around the cylinders and head. This method will ensure overheating. You might find that making air dams and better controlling t
Andrew, Where is the logic of making small entrances to cool the engine around the cylinders and head. This method will ensure overheating. You might find that making air dams and better controlling t
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Another Canard takes flight?
Bob, He has the video loaded up on You Tube now.. If you watch at 5:57 you can see his left leg is a bit nervous. He also talked about not having the inlet open ??? Wonder if that was the inlet on top
Bob, He has the video loaded up on You Tube now.. If you watch at 5:57 you can see his left leg is a bit nervous. He also talked about not having the inlet open ??? Wonder if that was the inlet on top
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Nose wheel tire
Aziz, If you can see the threads of the cords of the belts it is time to replace it. If the sides are not weather checked it should be in good shape. Dale For Contact info - See Website http://www.lon
Aziz, If you can see the threads of the cords of the belts it is time to replace it. If the sides are not weather checked it should be in good shape. Dale For Contact info - See Website http://www.lon
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