gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Rutan_Aircraft_Factory
gptkb:Rutan_Vari_Eze
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Mike_Melvill
highly efficient
personal transport
elevator and ailerons
high-wing
varies by owner
cross-country flights
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gptkbp:category
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:cockpit
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side-by-side seating
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gptkbp:community
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homebuilt aircraft enthusiasts
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gptkbp:date
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gptkb:1978
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gptkbp:design
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recreational flying
efficiency and performance
Burt Rutan and his team
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Burt_Rutan
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gptkbp:engine
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100-200 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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piston engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1979
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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30 gallons
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Long-EZ
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Vari_Eze
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gptkbp:is_popular_in
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:length
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22.5 ft
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gptkbp:material
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composite materials
monocoque
Rutan airfoil
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gptkbp:max_speed
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200 knots
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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1,200 ft
1,000 ft
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gptkbp:modifications
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various engine upgrades
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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canard configuration
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 200
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in various airshows
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gptkbp:production_years
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1979-1985
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:safety_record
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generally safe
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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2
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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15,000 ft
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gptkbp:speed
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160 knots
60 knots
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Rutan_Voyager
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gptkbp:surface
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flaps
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gptkbp:tail_type
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T-tail
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gptkbp:type
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homebuilt aircraft
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gptkbp:weight
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1,600 lbs
1,200 lbs
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gptkbp:wing_area
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200 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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28.5 ft
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Vari_Eze
gptkb:Vari_Eze_project
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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