Hi folks,
I've been lurking on these forums for a while (there's so much info here, thanks all for the treasure trove!), but I think it's time I introduced myself.
I'm Raymond, I live in southern California, and I'm in the deep end when it comes to canards and Rutan aircraft. I own and maintain two: a VariEze and a Defiant, and I also have a barely-started Cozy IV project sitting in the garage. Their safety features (stall-free + spin-resistance) and looks were what called to me.
The Defiant has got most of my attention recently. I've only had it for about a year, and I'm working on becoming proficient in knowing and maintaining all its systems. Once I get its "base configuration" up to snuff, I'd like to start equipping it for convenient, long-distance travel. Future modifications I'm considering:
Pleased to meet you all, and looking forward to the discussions!
Raymond
I've been lurking on these forums for a while (there's so much info here, thanks all for the treasure trove!), but I think it's time I introduced myself.
I'm Raymond, I live in southern California, and I'm in the deep end when it comes to canards and Rutan aircraft. I own and maintain two: a VariEze and a Defiant, and I also have a barely-started Cozy IV project sitting in the garage. Their safety features (stall-free + spin-resistance) and looks were what called to me.
The Defiant has got most of my attention recently. I've only had it for about a year, and I'm working on becoming proficient in knowing and maintaining all its systems. Once I get its "base configuration" up to snuff, I'd like to start equipping it for convenient, long-distance travel. Future modifications I'm considering:
- Detachable canard tips, to avoid the 2-person shuffle required right now to fit it into a T-hangar
- Additional ferry tanks for 2000+ nm range
- Copper tape HF antenna on wings for ocean crossings
Pleased to meet you all, and looking forward to the discussions!
Raymond
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