The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seater homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan's Rutan Aircraft Factory. The Long-EZ has a canard layout, a swept wing with wingtip rudders, …

Jul 24, 2020 · Long-EZs are wonderful cross-country traveling machines, albeit somewhat snug and limited on storage space; using moldable soft luggage stuffed in the strakes is the key. …

Jul 28, 2020 · Long-EZs are wonderful cross-country traveling machines, albeit somewhat snug and limited on storage space; using moldable soft luggage stuffed in the strakes is the key. …

Apr 16, 2010 · Rutan's Long-EZ is a larger and heavier version of the VariEze built around the 115-hp Lycoming engine. It has over four feet more wingspan and nearly half again the wing …

Sep 4, 2024 · In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Long Easy, including its engine specifications, weight capacity, runway requirements, purchase and operating costs, insurance …

The Long-EZ was a scaled-up redesign of the VariEze predecessor, allowing for the use of readily available Lycoming aircraft engines instead of the Volkswagen-derived engines or...

Feb 28, 2021 · There usually isn’t much room for storage in a Long-EZ, which makes long cross-countries and overnight trips difficult. Allen overcame this issue by installing hard points in …

Rode Wald Long-EZ, Hawaii to Wisc. Record Attempt. EAA members can digitally view archived editions of EAA Sport Aviation here.

Long-EZ builder Mike Sabourin provides a narrated walk-around of his award-winning airplane. Learn what makes the Burt Rutan-designed Long-EZ different from most homebuilt aircraft …

Standard Long EZ airplanes uses a small 115 hp engine. But being an experimental aircraft, you can always go with a more powerful engine. A builder has been known to strap a 250 hp …