Rutan Long-EZ

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A unique Rutan Long-EZ homebuilt canard aircraft (G-LUKE) on the ramp, with its distinctive pusher propeller and forward canard clearly visible.

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Aircraft

Long-EZ LONG-EZ

White with red and gold accent stripe

G-LUKE

Registration

Manufacturer

Rutan

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Unique canard on G-LUKE catches the eye, but foreground clutter and flat light hold it back from excellence.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

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Aviation History

The Rutan Long-EZ is an iconic homebuilt canard pusher aircraft designed by Burt Rutan in the late 1970s, notable for its efficient aerodynamics and unique layout.

Fleet Rarity

Several hundred flying, rare but not exceptionally so for an experimental/hobbyist aircraft.

Record Flights

Jane and Dick Rutan completed globe-spanning and record endurance flights in various Rutan canard designs, though the Voyager was the one that flew nonstop around the world.

Safety & Events

Long-EZs have been featured in airshows and have been involved in a few notable incidents due to their canard and pusher design, but generally have a good safety record.

Future Outlook

This type is maintained and actively flown by private owners, no longer in kit production.

Specifications

Typically Lycoming O-235 or O-320

Engine

7.92 meters

Wingspan

5.12 meters

Length

3,220 km

Range

287 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

680 kg

MTOW

2.4 meters

Height

Approx. 85-160 hp (63-119 kW)

Thrust

N/A (Homebuilt/Experimental)

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