Rutan Long-EZ Aircraft in United Kingdom
UK-registered aircraft (G- prefix) operate under EASA certification (post-Brexit some divergence). UK GA market smaller than US but with strong support network around London (Biggin Hill, Stansted), Manchester and major regional airports. Cross-border transactions to/from EU and US require import documentation and possible mod work.
The Rutan Long-EZ is one of the most iconic homebuilt aircraft ever designed — an efficient, long-range two-seat canard tourer with a pusher engine and unmistakable composite shape. Remarkably economical and capable for its power, it is a plans-built design with a passionate community, prized for efficiency and character — though its build and modifications demand careful, expert assessment when buying.
1 used Rutan Long-EZ aircraft for sale in United Kingdom · Used median asking $30,285 · updated 11 hours ago
Rutan Long-EZ Specifications
Model specRutan has not yet published final specifications for the Long-EZ. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
Rutan Long-EZ for Sale
Rutan Long-EZ asking prices range from $30,285 to $30,285, with a median of $30,285.
Compare Rutan Long-EZ
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Rutan Long-EZ Price & Cost
How much does a Rutan Long-EZ cost? Used Long-EZ prices: from $30K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Rutan Long-EZ
Buying a Rutan Long-EZ comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rutan Long-EZ
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Rutan Long-EZ Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Rutan Long-EZ Safety Record
Across all Long-EZ variants, 7 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1983–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
7
Total Events
5
Incidents
2
Serious
0
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Long Beach, CA | Serious | — |
| May 01, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Incident | — |
| Feb 01, 2025 | Sparta, IL | Incident | An onboard fire for unknown reasons. |
| Sep 05, 2023 | Bullhead City, AZ | Incident | The pilot’s improper flair resulting in a hard landing. |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Mountain Green, UT | Incident | The pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing. |
NTSB records 1983–2025. Includes all Rutan Long-EZ variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.