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The Long-EZ was one of the earlier designs from the mind of Burt
Rutan. He had formed RAF (Rutan Aircraft Factory) in Mojave, CA to sell plans for his earlier designs, including the VariViggen,
VariEZE, and Defiant, as well as to help support the Voyager around the world flight project.
N13YV was originally built by Carlton Kibbler for the owner. First
flight was in March of 1984, and I purchased it March 2, 1990, when it had flown approximately 325 hours.
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| N13YV on the day I bought her - March 2, 1990 |
The Long-EZ was
designed for day, VFR, straight and level flight. It is highly efficient and capable of long-distances with its on-board fuel
supply of approximately 48 gallons. N13YV is equipped for night, IFR flight and is capable of limited aerobatics.
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| Head-on view of N13YV on the plains of S. Dakota |
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