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01-17-2005 | 12:35 AM

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dirtypool

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From: Clovis, CA

RE: BME Edge?

Sorry Spar. Torqmaster got to me first.

Lets get Torq's opinion on the tube. I bought it from ACP composites. It is a spiral pattern on the tube, not the usual "crosshatch" pattern. Dont know if that matters, but it is pretty stiff. It is just over an ounce lighter than my stock stab tube.

Did you measure the weights including screws/etc?

I'll let you know if the deal falls through.

Rob

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ORIGINAL: Sparhawk

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ORIGINAL: dirtypool

I got the .500 i.d. carbon fiber tube in. It is a very tight fit but it does fit. I would not recommend it if you are going to remove the stab all the time, but it presses on with a firm push. It came in a 29" length so I will cut it to 14. Anyone interested in the other half?

Yep, I'll take it. PM me for details.

Got mine out of the box and here are the weigh-in results. Digital scale.
Fuse - 46.7 oz
L. Stab - 2.7 oz.......R. Stab - 2.6 oz
L. Elev - 2.5 oz........R. Elelv - 2.5 oz
L. Wing - 24.1 oz.....R.Wing - 25.1 oz
L. Spat - 1.3 oz........R.Spat - 1.2 oz
Fin - 2.2 oz..............Rudder - 4 oz
Hatch - 6.45 oz........Cowl - 9.1 oz
Canopy - 2.3 oz.......Firewall - 6.8 oz

Wing Tube - 8 oz.......Stab Tune - 1.6 oz
Landing Gear - 9 oz...Tailwheel Assy - 1.6 oz
Axles - 1.2 oz............Main wheels - 1.3 oz
Tail wheel - 1.2 oz.....Hardware - 1.8 oz

Total = 165.2 oz = 10 lbs 5.2 oz

I plan on upgrading the tubes, and L/G to CF. New engine mounts will be ordered too to get it as far forward as I can.

Spar

Here are a couple pics of plane and power plant:

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