[NSRCA-discussion] Help Me Loose Weight

[krishlan fitzsimmons]

Ron, 

You can lose 175 grams approximately by switching to the TP 5000, or the 5300's. 
Switch to carbon gear,  carbon prop, carbon spinner, lighter wheels, and not trying to push my brand, but the Airtronics ele servos I use, and also the aileron servos I use will save you also. Granted all this stuff will cost you a lot of money (which starts the conversation again about light things costing more than heavy things, lol.. )
I can go into more detail on what you could save, but I'm tired and have to go to bed. Email me if you want more info. I could detail the weights for you. 

Chris 







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From: Ron Hansen <rcpilot at wowway.com>
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 7:33:02 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Help Me Loose Weight


I’m in the process of glassing and painting a Focus II.  Why because this was my first attempt at glassing and painting and I thought this would be a good test bed.  This will also be my first electric pattern plane.  I knew going in that making weight would be extra hard in my case.  If I don’t make weight I won’t be crushed but I want to give it my best shot.  The following weights are mostly estimates and I haven’t settled on any of the equipment listed so I’m still open for suggestions.  I will be flying intermediate and advanced next year.
 
Fuse                                         1453 g
Left Wing                                  469
Right Wing                                445
Canopy                                     185
Cowl                                         135
Elevator Servos(2)                      54
Rudder Servo                             50
Aileron Servos(2)                        100
Receiver                                    22
JR Std. Switch                           22
Pletty                                        567
HV85                                        120
Receiver Bat                              49
Main Bat                                   1344
Wheels                                     35
Std. Glass Gear                         158
Carbon Wing Tube                     47
Tru Turn Aluminum Spinner         72
Misc.                                        ????
 
Total                                         +5327g (11.74 lbs)
 
Thanks Ron


      
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