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bodywerks · 04-14-2008, 11:21 PM

I just did a maiden on mine today. It was windy and bumpy, so I didn't really achieve anything except a break-in run on the engine. It seems to fly just fine, and very similar to its little siblings, only bigger and better.
If you build it as advertised, it will not come in at the advertised weight. With a full load of servo and typical battery setup and stock mufflers, you'd likely be a tad over 39 pounds. With Cans, you'd be over 40 almost guaranteed.
I took a hacksaw to mine, bought the CF main gear, made my own engine standoffs, and chose my equipment with weight in mind. With Greves pipes and pilot installed, RTF (only thing missing is decals), I came in at a mere 37-3/4 pounds. I will post some pics of my lightening techniques a little later...

04-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Anyone flying the Aeroworks 42% 260 I just did a maiden on mine today. It was windy and bumpy, so I didn't really achieve anything except a break-in run on the engine. It seems to fly just fine, and very similar to its little siblings, only bigger and better. If you build it as advertised, it will not come in at the advertised weight. With a full load of servo and typical battery setup and stock mufflers, you'd likely be a tad over 39 pounds. With Cans, you'd be over 40 almost guaranteed. I took a hacksaw to mine, bought the CF main gear, made my own engine standoffs, and chose my equipment with weight in mind. With Greves pipes and pilot installed, RTF (only thing missing is decals), I came in at a mere 37-3/4 pounds. I will post some pics of my lightening techniques a little later...