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  1. Big Steve

    Another Hello fom Wisconsin

    There are a lot of these puppies flying to think that the wings and flying surfaces have to be perfect. I built a Longeze and am 1/2 done with a cozy IV the chemicals if you protect yourself dont bother you. Build on STeve
  2. Big Steve

    Adjustable feet for workbench

    My work bench has adjustable legs. Basically it is a pipe inside of another pipe. I welded a nut to the end of the inner pipe and a screw threads into it. The pipes have holes in the side so you can lift them up and change the position of the bolt. Very simple but you do need a welder. STeve
  3. Big Steve

    West system VS. everything else

    I will stick my .02 in here. I have used saftey poxy (now deaceased) and ez 84 epoxy, The replacement for saftey poxy. It is less exspensive than some of the other epoxies, Its cure rate gives me plenty of time to work it. I do have to use a hot air gun to get it to flow well even on a hot...
  4. Big Steve

    Howdy from Idaho

    Hello my name is Steve and I am building my 2nd canard aircraft. My first plane was a Longeze that I sold back in 1990 due to family reasons. I am now building a Cozy IV I am about 2/3 done with the airframe. I am presently working on a foraward hinging canopy design. I have it pretty much...
  5. Big Steve

    canard design smoother??

    Rutan Canards do have heavier wing loading than most spam cans and do not bounce around as much in turbulance. Notice I said "as much" They still bounce around a bit. On another note you can still buy plans for the Cozy IV which is basically a fat Longeze It has 4 seats and so far is a blast...
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