On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:25:33 +0000, Fred in Florida wrote:


"Ed Wischmeyer" wrote in message
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And if the engine quits, you want to be in the Long-EZ, not the
Glasair -- it glides much better.

That's a questionable statement!!

Compare the following for survivability in an accident: * slower
touchdown speed
* deformation of the structure to absorb energy * lack of intrusions
into the crew area (survivable space)

Okay Ed, I'll take the bait. I assume you're taking issue with which
airplane you'd rather be in, not which one glides better. With engine off
and prop stopped and 80kn, a Long will glide losing 5-700 fpm. Tough to
match that in a Glasair. This would give the Long alarger raidus in which
to find a suitable landing place.

Lack of intrusions? The Long's got the nosegear crank, but the Glasair's
got the sticks ... uh ... down *there*. Which is worse? I don't know.


If I'm going to be in a crash, and it isn't on flat ground, I would rather
have the engine ahead of me than behind me. I figure it has a bit less
chance of ending up in the cockpit that way.

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