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the
mains will contact the ground just prior to tailwheel touchdown. At mid
to aft c.g. locations, three point takeoffs
and tailwheel first landings are routine. The rollout is approximately
midway in difficulty between a Quickie and a Citabria. Braking with the
toe brakes is smooth and easily moduilated. The production main gear axle
location effectively eliminates nose over tendency on braking.
.....Another Q2 under construction in Mojave should be completed in May.
Several Q2 homehuildcrs are at the engine installation stage after having
their
kits for less than two months.
....We expect a minimum of 4 Q2’s at Oshkosh this summer, a record
for a new type’s first year there.
.....Recently, a second set of fuselage shell molds have been completed
and out into production. This has allowed us to double the kit delivery
rate.
Currently, the backlog on Package 1 is 6 weeks and decreasing. Package
2 and Package 3 deliveries are beginning. Backlogs are longer, hut also
decreasing. We obviously will support any builder who finishes his Q2
prior to his delivery date on Package 2 and Package 3 to avoid long delays.
.....Current prices are $5,400.00 for
Package 1, $1,350.00 for Package 2, and
$3, 095.00 for Package 3. When
purchased together, the customer saves
$250.00 at the $9,595.00 price.
Available options are as follows: |
$148.00 |
Electric Starter |
235.00 |
Geared Electric Starter |
75.00 |
Oil Filter System |
30.00 |
Oil Sump Drain Assembly |
98.00 |
Prefabricated fuel tank |
350.00 |
Custom Upholstery Set (Blue) |
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.....The
custom upholstery set contains the following items: seat cushions (2),
seatback cushions (2), thigh cushions (2), headrest
cushion, and coverings
for the consoles (both center and side) and the side cockpit panels, Installed,
this upholstery set gives the Q2 an expensive production aircraft look.
In a future newsletter, we will try to include pictures.
.....Testing of the turbo-Revmaster and a variable pitch propeller will
probably begin before Oshkosh.
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Q2 NEWS
.....N81QA,
the second Q2, is now flying at Mojave, CA. The aircraft was built
using production parts, such as the prehibricated fuselage
shells,
and
the final Q2 Construction Plans. Many of the pictures taken during
construction were used in Section II of the plans.
.....Thus far, N81QA has proven to meet
or exceed published performance data. Empty weight is 520 lb. including
geared starter, oil filter,
large battery,
radio, additional instrumentation, and a very smooth surface finish
over the entire aircraft. From weight measurements taken (during the
construction.
approximately 30 lb of weight was added to achieve the superior surface
finish. Working backwards on paper to the standard Q2 configuration
and equipment lists with a lighter finishing job brings the empty weight
down
to 479 lb.
.....Construction on N81QA began in earnest
in mid January, and was completed and awaiting FAA inspection in late
March. This is less time
than was
required to construct the original Quickie prototype in 1977. Currently,
we are
detailing the aircraft with a brilliant yellow paint and custom interior
.....We are currently investigating enlarging
both the c.g. and gross weight envelope. At mid to forward c.g. locations,
the tailwheel will
liftoff
prior to main landing gear. On touchdown,
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