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Published: Wednesday, 29 November 2006 14:11
Written by Quickie Aircraft Corporation
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Larry Kienzle beside his recently completed Quickie, and...

QUICKIE NEWS

     See the CAFE 250 results elsewhere in this newsletter!
     Vic Turner’s Quickie sported a new cowling and spinner installation for the race. Vic supplied most of the elbow grease. while we helped him with the shape and some of the mold work. A decision on availability to other Quickie builders awaits the completion iif performance testing. Initial results indicate a 2-4 m.p.h. speed increase and better cooling to go with the snappy appearance. Vie will have it at Oshkosh.
     The Turbo-Onan installation in our second Quickie is within 2 weeks of flying. We hope to make first flight prior to leaving for Oshkosh.
     A production prototype Van-Prop is installed on N77Q awaiting testing.
     At last count, over 106 Quickies have made first flights. Many builders are grouping together for the trek to Oshkosh.
     In late June, an inflight failure of the QCSA7 weldment was reported by a Quickie builder. The aircraft landed safely without damage. The piece may have been bent upon installation, but the final determination of the cause of the failure is awaiting laboratory testing. The failure propagated across the ‘ear’, and the crack apparently began on the outboard side. QCSA7 is not easily inspected without removal, but such inspection is mandatory for all Quickies now flying. Remove the QCSA7. clean it off, and examine it carefully for any signs of cracks or impending failure. Report any discrepancies immediately to us. This
Larry on final after his first flight.


inspection notice should carry the weight of a mandatory Airworthiness Directives.
     We have received several inquiries concerning use of the 44” diameter propeller for first flights on Quickies with the standard tire package This combination offers improved climb performance. We could also offer a true climb prop optimized for climb at the expense of cruise. If this would be attractive for those builders nearly ready to fly, please contact us.
     Don’t forget the banquet at Oshkosh! See all of you there.
     Current delivery on a Quickie kit is 3 weeks. Most components, including engines, are in stock. Current prices are $3,295.00 for Package 1 and $1,700.00 for Package 2. Note that the complete kit now consists of two packages, instead of the original three.
$125.00
   Large Tire Option.
300.00
   22.5 h.p. Option including Kevlar engine mount.
125.00
   Kevlar engine mount separate.
125.00
   Custom Upholstery set.
51.00
   Prefabricated fuel tank. (Standard with Package 1)
13.50
   Communications or Navigation Antenna kit.
150.00
   44” diameter propeller. (Discounted price for currently flying builders).
     The 44” diameter propeller is to be used with the large tire option and 22 h.p. engine option. This propeller provides greater rate-of-climb (about 20%) with a loss in top speed of about 4 mph. It would be particularly useful for short fields at higher density altitudes.
Turbo Onan almost ready to fly.


Here's a view of the production prototype Vari-Prop.

QUICKIE PLANS CHANGE NOTICES

     Quickie Plans Change notices (QPC) are mandatory revisions to the Quickie plans. Each QPC has a number and a publication date along with a description of the change. All QPC notices should be incorporated into the builder’s set of Quickie Construction Plans immediately upon receipt by the builder. Any Questions on a QPC notice should he referred to Quickie Aircraft Corporation.

NUMBER: QPC33
DATE: 24 June, 1981
Immediately remove and inspect the QCSA7 weldment for signs of cracks or impending failure. Continue this inspection periodically esery 50 hours until further notice. (See QUICKIE NEWS, this month.)
Q2 NEWS
     The third Q2 to fly was built by Garry LeGare and made its first flight in late May at Mojave, CA. Since both Gamy ‘s aircraft and N8IQA were constructed from the same components and plans as those asailable to the public, a comparison of performance and flying qualities is interesting. Garry is reporting essentially the same performance as N8IQA in climb and cruise. Takeoff and landing speeds are lower, and the ground handling of his aircraft is somewhat easier. Garry has adapted a set of dise brakes to his aircraft, resulting in much shorter landing distances. Preliminary data indicates a landing distance at mid weight and 6,000 feet density altitude of about 1400 feet, as compared to about 2200 feet for N8IQA. These distances are obtainable by an average pilot experienced in the Q2. At sea level, a substantial reduction in distance would be