Originally Posted by
JohnFH
What finished weight do you think I’ll have by removing additional material? What should it weigh at this stage?
It is hard to say, but if you pickup every single piece of wood, and lighten it between 1/3 and 1/2, that is a great way to start, next replace aluminum landing gear and wing tube with carbon fiber, use the smallest high torque servos, light weight batteries, carbon spinner, plastic covering and so on. It is achievable to come in between 8-10 lbs. and you will be very happy at that weight!
This is exactly how I have been building for nearly two decades and the performance is staggering.
Here is my latest model, 72” span Giles 202 single seat version, weight 9 lbs. XPWR 30cc.
Bob