Originally Posted by
Dean Bird
I'll be building this "2013 Series" Extra 330SC for IMAC competition. To stay in that competition sweet spot I'll be shooting for no less than 41 pounds and no more than 42 pounds.
I've selected this equipment:
DA-200M
Smart-Fly Dual Ignition Cutoff<
KS-95 rear dump canisters<
Mejzlik 30x13 EVO L propeller
Azure Hobbies 6" Carbon spinner
WrongWay RC A123 batteries (2500 mAh for receiver, not sure on ignition yet)
Smart-Fly PowerExpander Competition 12
Futaba R6014HS receiver<
Futaba BLS152 Servos (4 aileron, 2 elevator, 2 rudder)<
Futaba S9452 Servo (throttle)<
I knew right where I wanted the weight to be for IMAC competition. It was time to see if the goal had been met. I used three digital scales.
The scale under the right main gear reads 18 pounds, 2 ounces.
The scale under the left main gear reads 18 pounds, 2 ounces.
Cool!! The lateral balance is very close.
The scale under the tailwheel reads 5.5 pounds (5 pounds, 8 ounces).
Pop the champagne. The all up weight (including that dang 3.6 ounce extension for the batteries) is 41 pounds, 12 ounces. I'm VERY excited to have it right in that competition sweet spot!!
