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Old 11-16-2009, 12:08 PM   #7
Ramz
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Default Re: Pilot-RC 26% Yak 54

Something that I did take notice of when I assembled this plane was the weight of every component that was used. I was very weight conscious and chose lightweight components. I used a different fuel tank, light wheels, light axles, shortened all of the bolts, lightened the fuse, lightened the hatch, lighter fuel dot, lightened the tailwheel, etc. I also noticed that the left wing panel was 2.2oz heavier than the right wing panel!! The left wing with no hardware was 15.2oz and the right wing panel was 13.0oz. As a result i had to add 1.25oz to the right wing panel at the tip for it to balance. I also had to mount the battery and regulator on the right side for lateral balance. I think it will fly well....very impressed with the fit and finish and it looks like a very strong and rigid frame. Going to shoot for a maiden before the snow flys. If anybody is interested, I could list all of my lightening mods and all of the weights...

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