Pilots,
I know that everyone will not agree with me on this-but I personally think that weight is a non issue-look at it this way-I can install a P160 in a small A/C-set it at 12lbs-and it will run a VERY long time before needing major service-and burn less fuel than some smaller turbines - it may weigh 2lbs more over all-so what? - no problem-a lot of engines in full size A/C are derated-and they fly just fine. Lets say I have a jet that supposed to weigh 13lbs. fueled ready to fly-I can add another 2lbs and it will STILL fly good-that's why you have flaps and speed brakes,leading edge devices,etc.Look how good a 747 can fly-it can weigh 800,000lbs. and 'only' has 240,000llbs total thrust-it flys very well. I just think with the size of our models-and the power we have-a few extra pounds are no big deal-J.M.O.


Jackjet