ORIGINAL: Lille-bror
Thanks to you all.
My Avistar weight is 5 pound = 10 rubber bands. Not the 7 pounds my manual says.
So I stick to the 10 bands.
The LHS normally sells electric powered model planes, maybe that’s the reason why he gave me that answer
Look forward to have the very first flight Saturday with help from experienced club members [8D]
I can assure you that your Avistar ready to fly weighs considerably more than five pounds. you are asking for trouble my friend if you use any less that 12 #64's.
The number one killer of the very poor quality rubbers in most bands today is sunlight and even a couple of hours of exposure with the horrible stuff being used today and they will start popping. With the garbage sold today Do not reuse even once or you are asking for trouble.
Also a large chain type stationary store with a large turn over frequently has much better stock than the hobby shop packaged stuff such as Hobbico and is considerably fresher (relative freshness is of major importance here).
A majority of LHS's today are knowledgeble only in RC Cars and agine I would trust nothing this one had to say after recomending such a dangerous thing.
John