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Melvin Ellis sanding on his Q2 prior to painting.

Duane Swing's Q2 nearing completion. He plans to attempt several world records in the 500 kg. class.

     Several Q2 builders are already flying their creations. Over 700 kits are under construction.
     Please note under QUICKIE NEWS the subject matter on canard surface waviness and elevator position at cruise. That information applies to the Q2 also, except that the cruise elevator position for the Q2 should be about —7 degrees (i.e., 7 degrees trailing edge up).
     Many individuals have requested additional information on the Revmaster 2100-DQ engine used in the Q2. You may feel free to contact Revmaster Aviation directly at: Revmaster Aviation
                    Chino Airport
                    Chino, CA 91710
     The Revmaster 2100-DQ engine features a forged steel crankshaft, a dual-magneto ignition system (Bendix D-3000 magneto), magnesium crankcase, and provisions for the future variable pitch propeller. Contact Revmaster if your engine did not arrive with literature on the engine.
     Development continues on the variable pitch propeller. Extrusions are in work for the first set of test blades. The TurboRevmaster designed specifically for the Q2 is proceeding slowly because of the need to increase deliveries of the standard Q2 engine, of which over 90 have been delivered.
     We are making a concerted effort in eiebruary to complete all available back- orders, and have hired additional personnel for that purpose. If you have not received at least one shipment by early March, please contact us with a list of the components and we will look into it immediately. In the past, we have had

Another picture of Melvin's aircraft after first rollout. The aircaft is currently flying.

Theo Martin of Composite Aircraft Co., Hobbs, New Mexico, and his Q2.

problems with undelivered and/or returned merchandise.
It is planned that several optional equipment packages for the Q2 will become available in February. They include:

1.		Premolded wheel pants These components are molded from urethane foam to shape; the builder mounts and glasses them. Contact QAC for price and delivery.
2.		Hydraulic Disc Brakes Standard with the current kits; available on a retrofit basis for $149.00 plus the return of the old style mechanical brake drums and linings.
3.		Parking Brake — a parking brake option for the hydraulic disc brakes is available for $80.00.
4.		Dual Rudder Pedals and Dual Brakes This option, which is available 1 March, 1982 for $118.00, and when combined with the standard center stick, allows for some dual instruction and checkout.
5.		Dual throttle — available in late February for $27.00 can be combined with Option 4 above for additional dual instruction capability.
6.		Night VFR lighting package -Available through Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, Box 424, Fullerton, CA 92632, 1 March, 1982. The price is yet to be determined.

7.		Vacuum Pump option for the Revmaster 2100-DQ.
8.		500 x 5 Tire option - $95.00 outright; $81.00 with exchange of standard tires.

In addition, other options already available include:

$l48.00		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)

     The custom upholstery set contains the following items: seat cushions (2). seathack cushions (2), thigh cushions (2). headrest cushion, and coy erings for the consoles (both center and side) and the side cockpit
panels. Installed, this upholstery set gives the Q2 an expensive production aircraft look.

     We have not been successful in putting together an avionics package as of yet. We will continue to research this, but would not necessarily advise Q2 builders to wait.
     Current backlog on Package I and 2 is
4-6 weeks from receipt of orders. Package
3 has been running considerably longer;
steps have been taken to speed up
deliveries.
     Current prices are $5,700.00 for Package 1, $1,700.00 for Package 2, and $3,095.00 for Package 3. When Packages 1 and 2 are purchased together, the customer saves $200.00 at the $10,295.00 price.
     Below is a listing of average construction weights for several Q2 components:

1.	Fuselage bulkheads Lower seatback FS 94 FS 120 Canopy Aft Bulkhead FS 175	1.75 lb. 1.4 lb. 0.75 lb. 0.75 lb. 0.2 lb.
2.	Builder constructed fuel tank	5.7 lb.
3.	Canopy and Frame	15.5 lb.
4.	Cockpit console pieces Center (3 pcs.) Side console top	1.1 lb. 0.5 lb.
5.	Fuel Header Tank	3.5 lb.
6.	Vertical Fin	4.0 lb.
7.	Rudder	0.9 lb.
8.	Main Wing (no ailerons or trailing edge foam cores) 28.0 lb.	28.0 lb.
9.	Canard (no elevators or wheel pants) 46.0	46.0 lb.
10.	Elevators (left and right combined)	9.0 lb.

Fuselage shells under construction.

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