December 25th 17, 08:03 PM
On Thursday, May 11, 1995 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, John O'Farrell wrote:
> I'm interested in hearing people's real experiences in building and
> financing their Long-EZ aircraft. I'm interested in the O-320 powered Long
> with all the "new" features (i.e. - new canard, long nose, larger rudders,
> etc.) but have not heard very much about costs. I'd also like to know how
> this compares to the Berkut as I received their package a while ago and
> they do include some breakdown costs (at least in terms of airframe
> price). I believe Ronnenberg stated that a completed Berkut would run
> around $40 - $45,000 when complete. Would that mean that the Long would be
> less (not cheaper)? I realize that the Berkut is a kit and the Long
> requires you to purchase raw materials and I'm not interested in LCD
> displays or RNAV, though a good Loran would be nice. I guess what I'm
> trying to ask is whether the Long would be less expensive to build and
> maintain. Also, I had heard some time ago, that the full retracts could be
> retrofitted (or was compatible with) the Long-EZ airframe, is this true?
> Has anybody tried this? Any info would be most appreciated.
>
> John O'Farrell
Is this John O'Farrell of S.J.S.U? I'm guessing it is. How've you been?
> I'm interested in hearing people's real experiences in building and
> financing their Long-EZ aircraft. I'm interested in the O-320 powered Long
> with all the "new" features (i.e. - new canard, long nose, larger rudders,
> etc.) but have not heard very much about costs. I'd also like to know how
> this compares to the Berkut as I received their package a while ago and
> they do include some breakdown costs (at least in terms of airframe
> price). I believe Ronnenberg stated that a completed Berkut would run
> around $40 - $45,000 when complete. Would that mean that the Long would be
> less (not cheaper)? I realize that the Berkut is a kit and the Long
> requires you to purchase raw materials and I'm not interested in LCD
> displays or RNAV, though a good Loran would be nice. I guess what I'm
> trying to ask is whether the Long would be less expensive to build and
> maintain. Also, I had heard some time ago, that the full retracts could be
> retrofitted (or was compatible with) the Long-EZ airframe, is this true?
> Has anybody tried this? Any info would be most appreciated.
>
> John O'Farrell
Is this John O'Farrell of S.J.S.U? I'm guessing it is. How've you been?