QUICKIE NEWSLETTER 14 page 4
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- Published: Friday, 01 December 2006 14:12
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at 4000 feet density altitude after a normal approach to landing. This
demonstrates the performance obtainable by a pilot experienced
in the Q2. AVIONICS PACKAGE — the avionics package is on hold at this time, pending the outcome of an acquisition of the EdoAire light aircraft radio line by a new company formed by the existing employees. We should know future availability by mid-November, at which time we can decide whether to look elsewhere. NIGHT LIGHTING PACKAGE - We have finalized hardware and specifications on a combination strobe, position light setup mounted in each main wing tip. We will know the cost and availability in early November. PARKING BRAKE — a parking brake option for the hydraulic disc brakes is available for $80.00, including plans. DUAL CONTROLS — We haven’t had the necessary time to finalize the dual control package. With the hydraulic disc brakes, a dual rudder pedal, dual brakes, dual throttle, and single center control stick will be an easy retrofit. The mechanical brakes are not convertable to a dual braking system without much complexity and maintenance. For those of you desiring a second control stick, we are working on that also, but the system will he more expensive and complicated than the single center control stick version. We expect to have the drawings detailed by late November, and parts in stock, and prices set by early December. Elsewhere in this newsletter you will see further discussion of Q2 flying qualities. Inadvertently, some Q2 builders may have been shorted part of their plans. It you purchased Package 1, you should have chapters 1-14, a Table of Contents, and Appendix Sheets 1-6. If you have purchased Package 2, you should also have Chapters 15-20. Builder tips and Plans changes (Q2BT’s and Q2PC’s respectively) are found in the Quickie Newsletter and in the plans addendum (pages ii thru vii so far). Please drop QAC a note if you didn’t get everything. Current prices are $5,700.00 for Package 1, $1,700.00 for Package 2, and $3,095.00 for Package 3. When Packages I and 2 are purchased together, the customer saves $200.00 at the $10,295.00 price. Available options are as follows:
panels. Installed, this upholstery set gives the Q2 an expensive production aircraft look. |
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| We couldn’t resist another picture
of Gene Sheehan,
N81QA, and the trophy that Gene won for first place overall at the CAFE 250 Air Race, Santa Rosa CA, June, 1981.   These are pictures of Dave Elliot's Q2 under construction at Mojave, CA. Q2 RIDES We have set up a program to give Q2 builders rides in our Q2, N81QA, within the thirty day period before the builder completes his own aircraft. These rides are by prior arrangement only; the program includes suggestions and recommendations to the builder on conducting the early flights. Serious prospective builders will also be given a chance to ride in a Q2. Because of the very large number of people involved, a fair method of selection, perhaps drawing names out of a hat, may be needed, Initially, these rides would be limited to Saturdays at Mojave, CA, in good weather conditions, and by prior arrangements. Because the Quickie is single place, a similar program for the Quickie does not exist at this time. However, Quickie builders within the thirty day period before their first flight, will have the opportunity for a ride in N81QA also. |
  Larry and George Losey Q2 s/n 2215, came up with a neat method for hinging the canopy to keep everything tight. The curve allows the hinges to be positioned for easy opening, even though the fuselage has double curvature in that area. THEY’RE WRITING ABOUT US AGAIN.... Feature articles on the Q2 appeared in Popular Science, August, 1981; Private Pilot, August, 1981; and Flying, October, 1981. Flying, November, 1981 has a report on the CAFE 250, as well as a 4-page, 4-color insert by Quickie Aircraft Corporation. QUICKIE/Q2 TRAILERS Deltec Aircraft, 6616 Madison, Cincinnati, OH 45227, a Quickie/Q2 dealer, is putting the finishing touches on a very nifty trailer design. Contact them directly for details, prices, etc. Production may not begin until the end of the year. |
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