2019/5/30

I'll post photos of work being done into appropriate chapter related older posts to try to keep from getting updates to scattered out.

Epoxy primer was sprayed in the nose area before the cover was glassed on.  I practiced spraying on some small parts using the 1.0 tip and small HVLP detail gun from HF.   I sought some advice regarding finishing with West and 410 filler.   It was suggested to apply a barrier coat as West suggests, then sand that smooth and then spray with the Southern Polyurethane Epoxy Primer.   This should reduce pin holes and print through.

Tonight I installed four camlocs on flanges that are glassed to the top of the canard.  These will retain the canard cover.  I made one of the camloc holes to big so will repair it and dress up the flanges as my BID layups were a bit messy due to working in tight quarters.

My 2nd new engine should be arriving in a few weeks.

Transition Training

I went to RAFE at Covington TN and got some transition training with Ryzard and Rick.   Another fellow was preparing for his first LongEZ flight.

Speed Canard landing

The POH mentions adverse yaw.   It isn't very noticeable when doing gentle aileron changes, but the more abrupt the change, the more noticeable the yaw is.   Also, at higher speeds, the control stick forces for something like a 30 degree turn are much more significant.

As a result, at slower speeds such as on take off and final, with much less force required on the stick, it's easy to over correct.   I found that my landings were better to keep the wings level if I more actively used the rudders to stay on the centerline.

The Speed Canard has a constant speed prop and you can "drop like a rock" on base and final.   I prefer the 180 pattern rather than the standard pattern and did both with  Ryzard on the first day.

I'll plan on going back to get more proficient shortly before my first flight.