I stand corrected "on the quote"

The hard includes assembling a arf or full build . If one doesn't research and plan one only has themselves to complain to.

I see your point John but I disagree with changing the 11lb rule.


I removed 8 oz from my aircraft.. 'witnessed" the only purchase was a new wing tube and a world models $21 spinner the rest was done by grinding out platforms glue and replacing linkages and just an understanding of what light means. And have spotted 3-4 more oz.i think that can be removed by buying a piece of carbon plate from hobby-king less than $20 and reworking the motor mount.

I agree he may have gotten a fat layup..Having not seen his plane I of coarse can't comment on his build , but I saw a truck load of those aircraft at the nats and saw several weighed and make weight.

Im not trying to disparage anyone my first pattern plane was an escape that weighed in at 9.5 lb.."what a pig" ... 20+ years ago I recently built an XLT the same aircraft more or less and it came out 7lb 3oz. "attention to detail". Building light is a learned discipline. I say learn the discipline not change the rules.

Time and time again people have made weight not breaking the kids trust fund.

Trust me I am in no way some kind of guru to the building art. But my aircraft always make weight when its time without any supernatural magic or robbing a bank.


Gary