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QUICKIE NEWSLETTER 17 page 4


A beautiful Q2 built by Larry Young and George Lasey.

Here are two pictures of Mel Flie's Q2. The first shows Mel in the cockpit, and the second picture shows his instrument panel. These pictures were taken at the of QAC's visit to Mel just before his first flight last November.

vacuum bagged parts look better than the average hand laminated ones and are lighter by approximatel 10-15%. We estimate that the average homehuilder will save a minimum of 16-20 manhours of labor by using them. A set includes: all foam hulkheads glassed on both sides, all holes cutout, and an extra 2” on the outside shape to he trimmed by the builder as needed. Sufficient foam, glassed on both sides, is included for the builder to make all of the side console and center console pieces. Those latter pieces are traced in outline, but not cut. A set does not include fuel tank and firewall. The retail price is $235.00. Sets mas be obtained from your local dealer, or, if there is no dealer nearby, direct from
QAC.
     CDC has also introduced a pre mounted canopy option for the Q2. The Canopy and aft canopy bulkheads are mounted to the canopy frame in a mold for accurate alignment and consistent fit. The canopy frame is patterned after the cut-out shown in the Q2 plans, except that it is about 1/ 2" over-sized to allow for final trimming, The builder will cut out the canopy frame on his assembled fuselage and throw it away. Then he will trim the pre-mounted canopy frame and install it as per the Q2 plans. The sample we have received is very nice looking and it should save the average homehuilder 15-20 hours ot work. The retail price of $295.00 does not include the canopy. An existing customer wishing to order this option may put $135.00 deposit down for a canopy. After the pre-rnounted canopy is delivered, the custorner may use the same box to return his canopy for the $135.00 refund. Shipping is paid by the customer; tinted
Another shot of Larry's and George's aircraft on their homemade trailer. The trailer is constructed of 4" square tubing and uses the rear axle from a VW rabbit for the suspension.


canopies are handled by special arrangement. This option may be obtained from your dealer, or from QAC if there is no dealer nearby.
     The aileron reflexer system described in No. 16 will be available for shipment in mid July. The price is $150.00 and it is retrofittable.
     Preliminary details on a forward hinged canopy are now being developed by QAC. It was used on N81QA for the CAFE 400 Air Race. A gas spring is used to assist and maintain the canopy opening. It uses several prefabricated components. We expect to make plans and parts available sometime in late July as an option to the Q2 kit. We initially tried a simple front hinge arrangement, but were not satisfied with it's strength or durability.
     We have discontinued the dual throttle arrangement prior to any shipments of components. We mere not satisfied with the reliability of the setup, as it tended to bind one throttle randomly.
     We are currently using the Q2 mockup to configure a true dual control setup, including dual side sticks, dual rudder pedals, and single brakes and engine controls. It will be retrofittable.
Available options for the Revmaster 2100-DQ engine include:
$280.00   Geared Electric Starter.
78.00   Oil Filter System.
32.00   Oil Sump Drain Assembly.
325.00   Vacuum Pump System.
Further options available include:
$149.00   Retrofit Hydraulic Disc Brakes for the early kits. (Current kits include them as standard.)
80.00   Parking Brake option for the hydraulic disc brakes.
They report that the trailer rides like a baby buggy and is very stable. Notice the personalized license plate on the front of the car!


Tom Newhard's Q2 at Calderara airport in California. It has flown.

 
350.00   Custom Upholstery Set in Blue.
118.00   Dual Rudder Pedals and Dual Brake option also for
the hydraulic disc brakes.
98.00   Prefabricated Fuel Tank.
81.00   500 x 5 tires exchange ($95.00 outright).
150.00   Retrofit Aileron Reflexer.
295.00   Pre-mounted Canopy.
150.00   Pre-fabricated Bulkheads.
     If builders will continue to advise us of accurate weights on individual components, we will present the average values in this newsletter to provide a guideline for the builder.
     We nearing completion of a Q2 fuselage mockup.

     Q2 builders should verify that they have the correct plans and updates. With either Package 1 or Package 1A, the builder should have Chapters 1-14, a Table of Contents, Appendix Sheets 1-5, Q2 Pilots Manual, Quickie Newsletters from 10 forward, and plans addendum sheets ii thru vii. The plans for installation of the hydraulic disc brakes are on addendum sheets viii thru xii. With Package 2, the builder should hame Chapters 15-20 and Appendix Sheet 6. Each non-engine option has an installation sheet that comes with it. Please drop Debbie, at QAC, a note if you don’t have everything. QAC strongly recommends that all plans changes and builder tips be inserted into the builder’s plans immediately upon receipt, so as to avoid errors. Builder tips are numbered as QBT and the Plans Change Notices are numbered as A- QPC , with the highest number being the most recent tip or change notice.