Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, recently posted this video of Pat Long’s Hatz Classic experimental aircraft, built in his garage. The video shows the aircraft from the beginning of construction to first flight.
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Beautiful airplane. I remember Pat’s efforts on a bi-plane (cannot remember what it was) years ago at his residence at Edwards AFB. Wish he would go back to work for the FAA, they need him!
Hi Jim! The biplane I finished rebuilding and flew at Edwards AFB in 1976 was a 1941 WACO UPF-7. I hope aviation is still benefitting from your technical expertise. Working with you was a constant learning experience during my Air Force and later FAA years.