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danielgpr · 08-09-2009, 11:16 PM

	Quote: 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

extra330ss · 08-09-2009, 11:21 PM

	Quote: 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

gmorales83 · 08-09-2009, 11:33 PM

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

GM

greg e · 08-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Knowing Sensei I would bet under 50 lbs or lighter.

Whats up Gabe you getting after your 40% weight loss plan yet.

flatspinjim · 08-10-2009, 12:00 AM

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

gmorales83 · 08-10-2009, 12:16 AM

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

TX Newbee · 08-10-2009, 12:20 AM

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!

Galaxy 3D · 08-10-2009, 12:27 AM

I am in

sensei · 08-10-2009, 07:17 AM

	Quote: 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

japan3d · 08-10-2009, 07:25 AM

subscribed

Rod · 08-10-2009, 07:26 AM

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

2robinhood · 08-10-2009, 07:34 AM

sensei · 08-10-2009, 07:55 AM

	Quote: 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

sensei · 08-10-2009, 07:57 AM

	Quote: 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

MX304 · 08-10-2009, 08:10 AM

subcribed

08-09-2009, 11:33 PM	#33
gmorales83 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pearland/Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 407	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 Until I get to see it person i'm taking notes ! Enjoy the build Bob GM

08-09-2009, 11:51 PM	#34
greg e Team No Flow Research Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 917	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 Knowing Sensei I would bet under 50 lbs or lighter. Whats up Gabe you getting after your 40% weight loss plan yet.

08-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#35
flatspinjim Free Tavis Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft Lupton CO Age: 49 Posts: 1,666	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 I'll bet it's closer to 40 pounds.

08-10-2009, 12:16 AM	#36
gmorales83 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pearland/Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 407	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 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

08-10-2009, 12:20 AM	#37
TX Newbee Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Humble, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,182 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 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!

08-10-2009, 12:27 AM	#38
Galaxy 3D The Blimp man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arlington TX Age: 39 Posts: 305	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 I am in

08-10-2009, 07:25 AM	#40
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08-10-2009, 07:26 AM	#41
Rod Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wellington New Zealand Age: 55 Posts: 1,851 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 Bob you should be able to save at least half a pound if you build your own pipes.

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08-10-2009, 08:10 AM	#45
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