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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
I have a plane jane comp-arf extra 2.6 that weighs 22.5lbs. Nothing special added, just got lucky with the guy that layed up the resin and glass. It is the one in my avatar, 4 years old.
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04-27-2009, 07:32 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
Good thread Mike
 Lots of cool planes.I finally put a little vinyl on the Edge so I thought I'd post a pic. For those who dont know I rebuilt it this winter due to major crash damage. It was 27 lb before repairs with no spinner and no wheel pants. I was following Bob's 260 thread and got a bunch of good ideas from him and got her down to 24.5lb. And that was mostly only taking weight from aft of the cg to make it balance better. |
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04-27-2009, 07:47 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
Nice job......
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05-06-2009, 08:08 PM
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05-06-2009, 08:40 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
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05-06-2009, 11:09 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
It doesn't hurt when you use only 1 servo per surface except for the rudder. My engine is a pound or so lighter than most 100"ccers. No power boxes, frills, or paint at this time. If I change out my batteries and tires I should be able to make up for the weight of the paint.
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05-07-2009, 07:31 AM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
It is always better to leave all the extra gadgets sitting on the shelves, simple is direct and light.
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08-24-2009, 03:06 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
Let's say we get this thread rollin again........
Its been almost 4 mo. lets see what's been going on. I havent done anything but flying and Honey-Do's...and helpin the bro's with their stuff. Bob has been designing the plans and kit for the 55%, and now has been working on it...http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...tra-260-a.html And we finally got Drews modified 35% Pilot RC 260 in the air....http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...ilot-diet.html |
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08-24-2009, 06:31 PM
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I got a BIG BLOCK now ......
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
here is a New Plane to add , it's the Godfrey 35% Laser , first production plane , same set up as the one that I have , owned by Mark Crawley of Red Aero RC , 20lbs, 12oz with fuel ....STOCK the way it was designed .....
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08-24-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
Very cool Donnie....I assume an 85cc power plant...
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08-24-2009, 08:30 PM
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I got a BIG BLOCK now ......
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Re: CALLING OUT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
DA 85 with a KS 95 /5 chamber rear exit ......
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