Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 8
FLYING QUALITIES
The flying qualities of the COZY are superb. It is a very solid,
stable airplane that has responsive ailerons, good turbulence
resistance, excellent "hands-off" stability and docile stall
characteristics. It resists stall or spin even when maneuvered
sharply to full aft stick. Flight tests show the prototype to be free
from stall departures and spins. Climb is excellent, even at full aft
stick speed. Trim changes due to power, gear retraction or
landing brake are all very small.
The COZY's approach and landing speed are 80 mph (68 kts.)
and 65 mph (55 kts) at normal landing weights. The approach
and landing are docile and conventional. Forward visibility is
excellent even during touchdown.
UTILITY
The COZY adds side-by-side seating, a large instrument panel,
full dual controls, and a large baggage compartment to the
unusual efficiency, speed and range of the Long EZ, from which
it was derived*. This allows passenger to assist with piloting
and/or navigating duties, making long trips more enjoyable and
less fatiguing. More complete instrumentation and navigation
aids adds a margin of safety on long trips, particularly if
deteriorating weather is encountered enroute.
Range will depend upon the cruise speed selected and the
amount of payload available for fuel. Fast cruise at 8,000 ft. and
180 mph results in a fuel burn of 6.7 gph. With a full load of fuel,
range would be 1,200 miles in 6.7 hrs with a 1 hr. reserve.
Economy cruise at 12,000 ft. and 140 mph results in a fuel burn
of 3.6 gph and with full fuel, range would be 1,800 miles in 12.8
hrs. with 1.5 hrs. reserve.
The COZY is not suitable nor recommended for operations from
unprepared surfaces; i.e. gravel, loose dirt, or rough fields.
The COZY requires management of front seat loading within
predetermined limits as discussed below in "Weights" and in the
"Weight & Balance" section.
*Under a written license agreement with Rutan Aircraft Factory.
WEIGHTS
The normal equipped empty weight is approximately 900 lbs.
Actual weights for each airplane will vary, according to installed
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