Originally Posted by MERCURY

Hi
It looks good and I really like the size it's going to end up when finished ,but how much do you hope it will weigh when finished and will a DA 170cc be enough power .

Steve .

Same thing people said when he built his 40%, DA100 enough? Watch the videos and see. I think 170 will be all it needs
Dan

Originally Posted by danielgpr

Same thing people said when he built his 40%, DA100 enough? Watch the videos and see. I think 170 will be all it needs
Dan

more than it needs

Until I get to see it person i'm taking notes ! Enjoy the build Bob

GM

Knowing Sensei I would bet under 50 lbs or lighter. Whats up Gabe you getting after your 40% weight loss plan yet.

I'll bet it's closer to 40 pounds.

Hiya Greg.......Maybe a 35 pound, 43% Carden

Let's keep Bob motivated on this one, maybe we'll see a completed fuse by Friday !

GM

Bob,
I'm in Can't wait for the finished product! More so for the Kit!
Thanks so much for sharing all this with us!

I am in

Originally Posted by MERCURY

Hi
It looks good and I really like the size it's going to end up when finished ,but how much do you hope it will weigh when finished and will a DA 170cc be enough power .

Steve .

The target weight goal for this platform is 43 lbs. The 170 on pipes should haul the freight around pretty good at that weight. I have flown a few Carden's at that weight with 150s on stock exhaust that flew well and my 3.3 CA yaks at 44 lbs. on 150s with pipes that had very good vertical. I guess the calendar will tell the story.

Bob

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Bob you should be able to save at least half a pound if you build your own pipes.

Originally Posted by sensei

The target weight goal for this platform is 43 lbs. The 170 on pipes should haul the freight around pretty good at that weight. I have flown a few Carden's at that weight with 150s on stock exhaust that flew well and my 3.3 CA yaks at 44 lbs. on 150s with pipes that had very good vertical. I guess the calendar will tell the story.

Bob

Just one more thing, here is a video of my 40% Carden 260 with a stock DA 100 on stock exhaust, so you can see that weight has a huge impact on performance.
I am just a sport pilot, so I more than likely, am not showing it's full potential.

http://icanflyrc.com/JRFlyin/slides/Bob260.html

Bob

Originally Posted by Rod

Bob you should be able to save at least half a pound if you build your own pipes.

I actually thought about that, but the Greeves are light and work pretty good, besides it will get me in the air much sooner.

Bob

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