By memory it was something like 12.5 lbs.- that thing was a tank.
The Saito would hover it, but there wasn't enough extra power to try it at low level.

I set my radio up to use the flaperon function (including mixing in a touch of down elevator). Made landings
a joy. My main gears were set 1 rib bay outboard from the original plans. Best ground handling plane I ever had.

Getting the elevator servos back to the tail is a good thing, much more solid than with pushrods.

It flew like a regular Kaos, but was a bit smoother in wind. The throttle response of that old Saito was unbelievable.

I still have a copy of my drawings posted on the bulletin board in the office with notes on how get at least 2 lbs out of it.
Maybe someday I will redraw them. The prototype has been waiting for the rudder to be re-attached to the fin since 2005.
How time flies.


Enjoy!

MarkD