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Old 09-23-2017 | 12:16 PM
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Yes, the fuse with spinner is 78" and the wings are 75". I will need to order up a double 80" wing bag. The way this is being built, I don't think the way this is being built it would handle the vibes of a YS 185-200 for very long. Things would have to be a bit stronger.as of right now the rules require that the airplanes weigh no more then 11 lbs. electrics are weighed with batteries, glow models are weighed without fuel so the reality is the glow airplanes at take off weight can be a pound heavier. I just did a quick sanding job on the bottom wing and put it on the scale. Pleased to see it at 310 grams or just a bit over 10 oz. I think the bottom wing RTF at 1 lb is possible. The top wing may be a tad heavier so I estimate both wings with struts at 2.5 lbs.