The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem 2-seater homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan's Rutan Aircraft Factory. The Long-EZ has a canard layout, a swept wing with wingtip rudders, and a pusher engine and propeller. The tricycle landing gear has fixed main wheels with streamlined spats and a retractable nosewheel. Its predecessor was the VariEze, plans for which were first available to homebuilders in 1976. The prototype Long-EZ, N79RA, first flew on June 12, 1979.

Airplane time state:
TTAF= 503

Engine Lycoming O-290 (140 hp)
TTE=1297 hours, 203 SMOH

Propeller 503 hours

KT-76A Transponder
KY-97A VHF Radio
Becker AR3201 VHF Radio
Bendix RN242A VHF NAV
Bendix NAV Indicator

Standard

Grey