Rutan Long-EZ
| Long-EZ | |
|---|---|
| Long-EZ built by Timothy Crawford and operated by NOAA | |
| General information | |
| Type | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | Rutan Aircraft Factory TERF Inc, (plans suppliers) |
| Designer | |
| History | |
| First flight | June 12, 1979 |
The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seater homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites. The Long-EZ has a canard layout, a swept wing with wingtip rudders, and a pusher engine and propeller. The tricycle landing gear has fixed main wheels with streamlined spats and a retractable nosewheel. Its predecessor was the VariEze, plans for which were first available to homebuilders in 1976. The prototype Long-EZ, N79RA, first flew on June 12, 1979.