Oh wow... Great video and good editing. Many good flying memories for sure. Past LongEZ builder and owner here.....so this brings back many goooood memories!
How did you go David? I'm 53 and have aspirations too! (I know 90 year olds with aspirations... just saying!). I hope you and junior are building/flying something now in 2021! Cheers from Australia - Dave
The Long Ez is a fantastic plane. I built one in the 1980s and am now finishing off an abandoned project. It is very safe if you know the limits. The scare stories are largely fiction. The Denver crash was caused by unfamiliarity with an unauthorized modification to the fuel system. Not the fault of the design. Patrick Wareham.
The change to the fuel system was “not un-authorized” In fact the builder/mfg of that particular plane authorized it. That’s the beauty of experimental, you can do what you want. Denver’s crash was due to unfamiliarity with the plane systems.
@@judd_s5643. OK you are right, but the original plans called for the valve to be placed between the pilot's legs, so presumably that was considered to be the most suitable place for it. From what I read about the Denver crash, he pushed one rudder pedal while attempting to change tanks. That suggests that there was something amiss with the ergonomics of the changed position of the fuel valve.
Long Eze designed was caused by too many people installing O-335 engine in Vari-Eze. Rutan said 85hp engine was engine for Vari-Eze. Also too many pilots not used to squirrely and fast landing speeds. Too used to Cessna 150/Piper Cherokee docile landing speeds. Canard stalled on flare, one tip dipped down, touched runway, especially in crosswinds….airplane cartwheeled down runway. Also needed longer runway. Look it up Aviation Consumer magazine in late 1970s. I was building Vari-Eze. Stopped building it. It was such a problem , in one of his newsletters Rutan mandated a dozen hours or so in a Grumman Yankee before first flight. I was in Lancaster, Ca at time working on my commercial. Dozens of aeronautical engineers from Lockheed, Rockwell, McDonald Douglas, etc. building it. Locals renamed it Vari-Tedious…cause it took so long working with new epoxy systems in 90degree optimum temp in garage. Had to get liver tested periodically and wear face mask for safety.
Built one with my dad to airframe completion, no engine, avionics or finishing, been told that's about half way which seems reasonable. Then off to college and it kind of petered out. Sold it, he finished it, flew it for years, then sold it. Now someone else is enjoying it, and I got ONE flight. Feels like I need a T shirt, at least. Makes me wish we'd finished it, but oh, well. Have fun! Looks like it rolls nice! Looks like you (or someone) spent a GOOD bit of time finishing the tops of those wings! Looks great!
Love this! I noticed how good the reflections were of the hangars off the top of that wing... some nice manufacturing went on there! And for the first time I was picturing myself in one and wondering how wide her shoulders are and how long her torso... I'm a big bloke and wonder if I would fit. I am comfortable in an NC MX5, just, but suspect these are a little tighter!
Jesus dude. Brutal much? It’s Van Halen Jump. I get that it’s not your bag, truly but, horrible? Like bag pipes and accordion? See? There are people who like both ya know? LOL, it’s just music. Now I’m dying to know what song you’d lay down for it?
Built one to a complete air frame, then got held up for a variety of reasons and sold it. Watching this makes me really wish I had finished it. My son used to crab about the fact that I didn't every time he saw one in the air. Sold it to a friend, he finished it and flew it all over the country. One of the few regrets in my life. Fun to watch, though. Looks like a beautiful bird, I can tell you spent a few minutes with the ole' sanding block. :-)
Katz Rule! : Yes, you must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate-Airplane in order to be the pilot in command of an experimental airplane. Until you get your certificate, ask for a ride from someone! You'll be amazed at how many pilots will gladly offer a quick flight. That's how I got a ride in an RV-7A! Talk about a fun flight and the owner wouldn't take a dime for fuel!
Joe C--- Your 1st sentence is incorrect and has been since 2004. There is now a lesser category of license called Sport Pilot. It allows you to fly any plane that fits the Light Sport criteria, whether experimental or certified. This means less than a certain weight & speed, and only 2 seats, no retractable landing gear, etc.
Wow! I'm not a pilot yet, but I have been fascinated by canard aircraft since the Wright flyer. Only question is which one? Long EZ? Cozy MKVI? Thanks for the fun video.
Nice video, nice editing. Thanks. Good habits, too. You made me stop and think about how I always strap in first thing. Now I may change to post-start or even after run-up for quicker evac in case of fire on start or other. I've owned lots of aircraft and have had all of them, including my first VariEze, inverted with the exceptions of the amphibs and the 'copter. About to purchase my next VariEze, so I'm watching all the Rutan aircraft videos. Just a note: unless there is something about 91.307(c) that I am missing, you might want to review it. Could be a tough sell to interpret her as a crewmember. Blue skies and tailwinds, my friend.
Wow!!! Cool cool cool!! I'm guessing you need a pilot license?! Wow I'm just so impressed! I loathe flying commercial bec TSA scares me and their pathetically incompetent!! This looks like the way to go!!
Yes, there is a variant of the Long EZ that can be built as an LSA with relaxed licensing requirements (you can get a license faster and with reduced medical requirements).
Amazing pusher, and no Stall ! I m fascinated by the EZ and other "Canard + pusher" design, but i guess none of these birds in Europe due to tighter regulation ?
Hi Daniel the canard is not a elevator, but it serves the the same purpose. Different terminology like a v tailed Bonanza has a stabilator. The canard provides pitch attitude for the aircraft as well as a front wing for lift. The first aircraft to fly also had a canard for pitch control. The Wright Flyer. Not sure if Glenn Curtis (of the Curtis Jenny fame) was the first to put tail feathers in the back, rudder and elevator. Seems like everyone copied that design and is now more conventional. I think that is why the Rutan designs look so futuristic but are in reality a very old design.
Some of these comments are real old...but I can't believe there are people who would A) complain about glorious Van Halen and Lenny Kravitz playing when everything is always copyright blocked on CZcams and B) not know how to mute their device instead of whining. Great upload I want to fly in one of those now!
Yes, airplane noise is best. However this was a special purpose vid where the music was dictated. Interestingly the music in this video generates either love or hate, there seems to be no in between. Amazing how polarizing a music track can be! Or is it REALLY the music?
Why are you risking all those innocent lives below just for an acrobatic joyride? If something went wrong you'd kill so many people with that huge chunk of metal 😪
A barrel roll is (just barely) an aerobatic maneuver. You stay at one "G" and could be holding a cup of coffee in your hand (or a glass of beer) and it won't spill. I fly a LongEZ and have done thousands of barrel rolls. UTUBE: Bob Hoover doing a roll while he's pouring himself a glass of tea.
@@lesizmor9079 Unfortunately he is 40+, and he complete ignores the drone FAR's. The guy lives on Maui and thinks he lives in the "Kingdom of Hawaii". He is "da kine"....if you have ever spent time there.
Built mine from 1981 to 1994 (N806TT). Flying 23 years now. Installing autopilot currently.
@The Kingsmen I believe it's supposed to be between your knees.
What did you install?
living the dream !
Oh wow... Great video and good editing. Many good flying memories for sure. Past LongEZ builder and owner here.....so this brings back many goooood memories!
Bert Rutan planes are just too cool 😎
That was an awesome flight!! Really happy you shared this experience with us.
great stuff. oh my, I'd get Claustrophobia in like 5 minutes.
I have always been attracted by Burt's design and at 55 I still have aspirations. If I can get my kid interested in it then maybe there is a chance!
How did you go David? I'm 53 and have aspirations too! (I know 90 year olds with aspirations... just saying!). I hope you and junior are building/flying something now in 2021! Cheers from Australia - Dave
The Long Ez is a fantastic plane. I built one in the 1980s and am now finishing off an abandoned project. It is very safe if you know the limits. The scare stories are largely fiction. The Denver crash was caused by unfamiliarity with an unauthorized modification to the fuel system. Not the fault of the design. Patrick Wareham.
The change to the fuel system was “not un-authorized” In fact the builder/mfg of that particular plane authorized it. That’s the beauty of experimental, you can do what you want.
Denver’s crash was due to unfamiliarity with the plane systems.
@@judd_s5643. OK you are right, but the original plans called for the valve to be placed between the pilot's legs, so presumably that was considered to be the most suitable place for it. From what I read about the Denver crash, he pushed one rudder pedal while attempting to change tanks. That suggests that there was something amiss with the ergonomics of the changed position of the fuel valve.
Long Eze designed was caused by too many people installing O-335 engine in Vari-Eze. Rutan said 85hp engine was engine for Vari-Eze. Also too many pilots not used to squirrely and fast landing speeds. Too used to Cessna 150/Piper Cherokee docile landing speeds. Canard stalled on flare, one tip dipped down, touched runway, especially in crosswinds….airplane cartwheeled down runway. Also needed longer runway. Look it up Aviation Consumer magazine in late 1970s. I was building Vari-Eze. Stopped building it. It was such a problem , in one of his newsletters Rutan mandated a dozen hours or so in a Grumman Yankee before first flight. I was in Lancaster, Ca at time working on my commercial. Dozens of aeronautical engineers from Lockheed, Rockwell, McDonald Douglas, etc. building it. Locals renamed it Vari-Tedious…cause it took so long working with new epoxy systems in 90degree optimum temp in garage. Had to get liver tested periodically and wear face mask for safety.
That smile which comes on just before rotation speaks volumes. Great video!
Excellent video, long live the Long EZ !
Burt Rutan is a genius! I hope Bonny (sp?) was inspired to take flight further. Thanks for the great video.
Built one with my dad to airframe completion, no engine, avionics or finishing, been told that's about half way which seems reasonable. Then off to college and it kind of petered out. Sold it, he finished it, flew it for years, then sold it. Now someone else is enjoying it, and I got ONE flight. Feels like I need a T shirt, at least. Makes me wish we'd finished it, but oh, well. Have fun! Looks like it rolls nice! Looks like you (or someone) spent a GOOD bit of time finishing the tops of those wings! Looks great!
Great music. Best home built design ever.
Auburn Washington! Nice. Our volcano rocks!
Thank you
Lovely. Thanks for posting.
What a great video!!!
Love the LongEZ..... would love to own or build one someday..... I know someone who owns a set of plans that I hope he will sell me someday
Plans are free to download. openez.org
Excellent
Love this! I noticed how good the reflections were of the hangars off the top of that wing... some nice manufacturing went on there! And for the first time I was picturing myself in one and wondering how wide her shoulders are and how long her torso... I'm a big bloke and wonder if I would fit. I am comfortable in an NC MX5, just, but suspect these are a little tighter!
When I get flying in my second Long Ez I promise to make a video without any horrible music. Patrick Wareham.
Jesus dude. Brutal much? It’s Van Halen Jump. I get that it’s not your bag, truly but, horrible? Like bag pipes and accordion? See? There are people who like both ya know? LOL, it’s just music. Now I’m dying to know what song you’d lay down for it?
I can't wait to have my own long ez.
Built one to a complete air frame, then got held up for a variety of reasons and sold it. Watching this makes me really wish I had finished it. My son used to crab about the fact that I didn't every time he saw one in the air. Sold it to a friend, he finished it and flew it all over the country. One of the few regrets in my life. Fun to watch, though. Looks like a beautiful bird, I can tell you spent a few minutes with the ole' sanding block. :-)
I like the music selection!
Love the plane, but I really came here for Ms. Bonnie.
Beautiful aircraft! great flying! Cool music!
Katz Rule! : Yes, you must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate-Airplane in order to be the pilot in command of an experimental airplane. Until you get your certificate, ask for a ride from someone! You'll be amazed at how many pilots will gladly offer a quick flight. That's how I got a ride in an RV-7A! Talk about a fun flight and the owner wouldn't take a dime for fuel!
Joe C--- Your 1st sentence is incorrect and has been since 2004. There is now a lesser category of license called Sport Pilot. It allows you to fly any plane that fits the Light Sport criteria, whether experimental or certified. This means less than a certain weight & speed, and only 2 seats, no retractable landing gear, etc.
Wow! I'm not a pilot yet, but I have been fascinated by canard aircraft since the Wright flyer. Only question is which one? Long EZ? Cozy MKVI?
Thanks for the fun video.
Raptor when its ready
Nice video, nice editing. Thanks. Good habits, too. You made me stop and think about how I always strap in first thing. Now I may change to post-start or even after run-up for quicker evac in case of fire on start or other. I've owned lots of aircraft and have had all of them, including my first VariEze, inverted with the exceptions of the amphibs and the 'copter. About to purchase my next VariEze, so I'm watching all the Rutan aircraft videos. Just a note: unless there is something about 91.307(c) that I am missing, you might want to review it. Could be a tough sell to interpret her as a crewmember. Blue skies and tailwinds, my friend.
Great video!!
Wow!!! Cool cool cool!! I'm guessing you need a pilot license?! Wow I'm just so impressed! I loathe flying commercial bec TSA scares me and their pathetically incompetent!! This looks like the way to go!!
Yes, there is a variant of the Long EZ that can be built as an LSA with relaxed licensing requirements (you can get a license faster and with reduced medical requirements).
I like Long EZ but I like Bonnie even more! lol. I like girls who don’t mind steep turns and easy aileron rolls.
Is this Washington State?
What airport is that. It looks like you are in W. Washington and it's maybe an uncontrolled airport...Arlington?
Great airplane, not sure why she is there or the music.
So Cool
Amazing pusher, and no Stall ! I m fascinated by the EZ and other "Canard + pusher" design, but i guess none of these birds in Europe due to tighter regulation ?
I'm from europe too and have seen a couple of these for sale in switzerland so i guess they're allowed
Me again, appears you both are wearing compact PFDs...do you like them? which model? Thanks! Harry
Mustang MD4020 DTLP with automatic inhibit. Double bladder, double cart, double initiators. Just a bit pricey though. Like it a lot.
Is your fuel switch down by your knees and not behind your head?
Looks cramped. Guessing multiple stops for stretching on linger legs? Regardless, I'm a fan of these aircraft.
What did you use for your mirrors I see. I have a long Eze and would like to add some.
Mark
made 'em
What are they based on? Great vid!
Great video especially the music choices!
Wonder if you could replace the prop with a jet
can do WITHOUT the music! this ain't a sport pilot plane?
Nice video! Where is this place?
Looks like Puget Sound north of Seattle
Is the canard the elevator ?
Hi Daniel the canard is not a elevator, but it serves the the same purpose. Different terminology like a v tailed Bonanza has a stabilator. The canard provides pitch attitude for the aircraft as well as a front wing for lift. The first aircraft to fly also had a canard for pitch control. The Wright Flyer. Not sure if Glenn Curtis (of the Curtis Jenny fame) was the first to put tail feathers in the back, rudder and elevator. Seems like everyone copied that design and is now more conventional. I think that is why the Rutan designs look so futuristic but are in reality a very old design.
Bonnie is a cutie
Could have skipped the music.
To me the long ez is the best kit plane and the fastest on less hp ever. I can’t pass my medical and it is criminal it will not fit into sport pilot.
O-235?
yes, high compression
why the background music...
Simple solution, mute the volume.
@@vaughnbay Good video! Your video is awesome! I just prefer to hear the engine roaring! 😊
@@vaughnbay BTW, is it OK for a long ez to do aerobatics like that ?
Nice video, till the music started.
Some of these comments are real old...but I can't believe there are people who would A) complain about glorious Van Halen and Lenny Kravitz playing when everything is always copyright blocked on CZcams and B) not know how to mute their device instead of whining.
Great upload I want to fly in one of those now!
Nice video but I had to stop watching due to the music. Remarkably annoying - and I don’t like the option to mute. Prefer airplane noises.
Yes, airplane noise is best. However this was a special purpose vid where the music was dictated. Interestingly the music in this video generates either love or hate, there seems to be no in between. Amazing how polarizing a music track can be! Or is it REALLY the music?
I would to fly in the long EZ but I don’t trust it, too many people have died and when John Denver died it a Long EZ that was the deal breaker for me
too many dang ads...great video otherwise
After reading your comment, I reviewed the vid and saw no ads. There should be no ads. If there are, then CZcams is doing it.
@@vaughnbay ok, I don't know then, I saw a total of four ads, thank you for the reply and take care
Ugh music
Awesome vid, ruined by the music
Why are you risking all those innocent lives below just for an acrobatic joyride? If something went wrong you'd kill so many people with that huge chunk of metal 😪
just brilliant Hawaii, perfect logic! Just follow FAR part 107. You'll be fine.
Fibreglass not metal... and relatively small hunk of fibreglass...🤣🤣🤣🤣 All those people??? Hiding in the trees and under that water😂😂😂😂
A barrel roll is (just barely) an aerobatic maneuver. You stay at one "G" and could be holding a cup of coffee in your hand (or a glass of beer) and it won't spill. I fly a LongEZ and have done thousands of barrel rolls. UTUBE: Bob Hoover doing a roll while he's pouring himself a glass of tea.
Dustin-- You're either 10 years old or just trolling people on the web. Either way, you should do something else.
@@lesizmor9079 Unfortunately he is 40+, and he complete ignores the drone FAR's. The guy lives on Maui and thinks he lives in the "Kingdom of Hawaii". He is "da kine"....if you have ever spent time there.