Rutan Long-EZ
1 model built 1980 · 311 on the US register today
The Rutan Long-EZ, Burt Rutan's tandem two-seat canard pusher sold as plans from 1980 to 1985 and built in foam and fibreglass by its owners, with a 115 hp Lycoming O-235 and a maximum range near 1,750 nautical miles.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-EZ (Model 61) | 1980 | 311 | 26.4/50 | The original |
Family fleet, active
311
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
35.4
11 events over 311 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30