RE: A different approach
I realized I hadn't really kept up with this thread. Finished her up a week ago sans color. After the test flight tomorrow I will start adding the trim as time allows. With a 2200 mah RX battery and a pair of Zippy 5000 mah batteries she weighs in at 11 lb 3 oz. Switching out the batteries and a few minor things will get me below 11 lb. So far I estimate I have just slightly less then 800.00 total investment. This includes all the electronics less TX