Long-EZ N916WP - Another Project Update

The building of Long-EZ N916WP. I wanted to provide another project update before I flip the fuselage inverted to shape and glass the bottom strake skins. In this video I cover some miscellaneous finished build tasks, but primarily focus on the completed instrument panel and aft nose/avionics cover... two very significant milestones in this project.
Be advised that I do cover pretty much every component on the panel, so fast forward through that section if you don't want to see all that.

[@bobwanmorgan9906]

Great work. Im building a long eze as well and enjoy following your customization decisions and build execution.

[@daveberenholtz335]

Brilliant work. You can see the years of thought that have gone into making a very smart series of tweaks to personalize the airplane.

[@wade-airdog7726]

Thanks Dave!

[@chrischain_]

Seats and headrests look great, panel looks great and the avionics cover looks really useful, interesting lights switch setup, and interesting to hear about the emergency gear extension. Love seeing and hearing about your build as always and all the best on the flip and glassing of the bottom.

[@wade-airdog7726]

Thanks Chris!

[@99bx99]

To my way of thinking he's doing the build backwards. I've built two Long EZ's and my hard fast rule is to not even THINK about panel, upholstery, etc. until ALL the glassing and bodywork is done through finished and sealed primer. I built my first Long EZ in 23 months while I was working full time at my regular job.

[@kevinhale1036]

How many hours did you have into your build?

[@99bx99]

@@kevinhale1036 About 2,500 hours to build a LE start to finish including final paint. I'm building a third one now. ALL the bodywork and priming is done except for gluing on the winglets which I'll be doing this weekend.

[@beasley1984]

Great work Wade. Can't wait to see it in person.

[@wade-airdog7726]

Thanks!

[@espr7564]

Very nice, you must have invested a big roll of $$$$ in this baby 🙂

[@wade-airdog7726]

Not bad when you spread it out over a long number of years! :)

[@24glow31]

I m poor person . But your project is awesome

[@TheJustinJ]

You can build Composite aircraft pretty cheap. Look up the Arnold AR-5. No plans available, but something similar probably only costs $5,000 in materials plus engine and instruments. There were small homebuilt running on Briggs & Stratton lawn-mower engines (25-35hp). A small lightweight 300lb/150kg design with 30hp might work pretty good. Probably Less than $10,000 for all new components, including motor.

[@wade-airdog7726]

Thanks! That's one reason why I built a composite plans airplane vs a kit.... you can buy a little bit of material each month to build.

[@DavidKozinski]

Nice work. Went to watch updated videos but I found none. Is she flying?

[@AndyMatrix]

How much would cost for interior refurbish , oxygen tank, new avionics and a paint job ?

[@koneeche]

I have heard for a long while that building your own aircraft is a tedious process that takes years to complete. If you had to give the biggest reasons as to why, what would you say?

[@bobwanmorgan9906]

Looks great. Why the four forward camlocks? Dont the goose neck hinges hold well enough?

[@wade-airdog7726]

The aft nose cover is fairly light and I didn't want any wind getting up under the front part of it. With only the hinges attached there is a good bit of movement, especially left to right, so I wanted to ensure it was tight... especially during flight.

[@LSUtiger607]

Nice work. Where did you get those Korry lights above the GRT?

[@wade-airdog7726]

Thanks! pcflights.com/

[@tinolino58]

I miss the engine in the front 😆😆😆😆😆

[@wade-airdog7726]

No Sir!! ;)