The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft that demonstrated exceptional fuel efficiency and long-range capability for general aviation. First flown on June 12, 1979, it featured a distinctive canard configuration with a pusher-mounted 115-horsepower Lycoming O-235 engine and tandem seating for two occupants. With a range exceeding 2,000 miles on just 52 gallons of fuel, the 65-foot wingspan aircraft established multiple distance records for its weight class. Designed by Burt Rutan's Aircraft Factory as plans-only kits for amateur builders.
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| EAGLE AVIATION LLC | 1996 | MBL-001 | AK | A0F246 |