The Cozy Mark IV is
in a class by itself. It is the most popular plans-built,
high-performance, 4-place. Its safety record is unexcelled. Building
cost at $15,000 for the airframe is about one-half that of prefab
4-place designs, and building time is about the same. With a useful
load of 1000 lbs. a range of over 1000 miles, and a speed of over
200 mph, it has equal or better performance and utility than
factory-builts costing $250,000 and more. The Cozy Mark IV plans and
instructions are the most detailed and complete of any design on the
market, and builder support is unequalled.
The Cozy Mark IV has
the reputation of the most thoroughly flight-tested experimental
design. Aft c.g. flight testing was done by ex NASA test pilot James
Patton, and reported in April '94 Sport Aviation. He concluded that
a Cozy Mark IV, built according to plans and operated in the
approved c.g. range, has excellent stall resistance.
Ed Kolano, test
pilot for Sport Aviation, gave an excellent evaluation of the Cozy's
flying qualities in November '98 Sport Aviation. He concluded, "It
is comfortable and boasts impressive performance numbers. It has
benign stall characteristics and positive dynamic stability and it
is easy to fly."
The CAFE
Foundation's excellent evaluation of the Cozy's performance was
reported in April '99 Sport Aviation. It concluded, "Its cross
country efficiency places it among the top homebuilts in its class."
Co-Z Development
pioneered the concept of a side-by-side configuration of the Long EZ
back in 1982, and is the only such design licensed by Burt Rutan.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Lycoming 160, 180, or 200
2 or 3 blade
16.9 ft
7.9 ft
28.1 ft
103 sq ft
4
1050 lbs
1000 lbs
2050 lbs
52 US Gal
1150 nm |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
1400 ft
1500 fpm
195 kts
188 kts
1500 ft
20,000 ft |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
60 kts
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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