Larry Wimble's "Cozy Mark IV" Site

Introduction

On this page, I'll tell you a bit about who I am and why I'm doing all of this. You're welcome to email me if you'd like.

 
 

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Chapter Detail

1: Description & Introduction
2: Bill of Materials
3: Education
4: Fuselage Bulkheads
5: Fuselage Sides
6: Fuselage Assembly
7: Fuselage Exterior
8: Headrest & Seat Belts
9: Main Gear & Landing Brake
10: Canard
11: Elevators
12: Canard installation
13: Nose, Nose gear, and Brakes
14: Center Section Spar
15: Firewall
16: Control System
17: Trim System
18: Canopy and Turtleback
19: Wings, Ailerons & Wing Attach
20: Winglets and Rudders
21: Strakes, Fuel, and Baggage
22: Electrical
23: Engine Installation
24: Covers and Fairings
25: Finishing
26: Upholstery

 
 
  You're building what?!?

Some have thought I'm a bit off my rocker to go building an airplane ... especially one that looks as futuristic as the Cozy. Am I nuts? I don't think so. In fact, I am considered by many to be obsessive in doing my howework and research before spending a large amount of money or time on anything. The fact is that building your own aircraft gives you a much greater understanding of the airplane than what most pilots who buy Cessnas, Pipers, and Mooneys will ever have; especially since the FAA doesn't want the pilot who's not an A&P working on it (I could rant on that subject alone for hours).

So why did I choose a Cozy? A number of reasons...

  • Safe
  • Sporty
  • Fast (200 Mph)
  • 4-Seats
  • Relatively inexpensive
Frankly, I want what every pilot wants. The problem with a certificated aircraft is that any that will match the above criteria (excluding the part about being inexpensive) goes for more than $100K. Sorry, but I just mortgaged my life away, and I won't have that amount of money any time soon. Since I like to work with my hands, enjoy creating new things, and the new house has a 25x19 carport (which I intend to enclose and insulate as the project progresses and it starts to require more space), it seems to me that it's time to start building!

Family Involvement

I am fortunate. Susan not only approves of this decision, but she has promised to help with the construction (Sorry guys, she's taken and her two sisters are married). I am sure that my Greyhound "Ebony" and Susan's cat "Xena" will also be helpful in the construction of the ship :-)

For more specific information about this project, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

 
 

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