Teo,

I edited my last post to add my current weight chart, it is the .pdf file that's hard to see below the pictures. Some of the engine components are guesstimates, but right now I'm at 6.93 pounds, before finishing. I haven't updated it in a few days and need to re-weigh and combine a few items. I'll try to get that done tonight so I can post it with today's progress.

There is alot of "thick" wood on this plane that I have thinned out by using my Dremel tool with routing attachment. I've also replaced several bulkheads with composite honeycomb. If you were going to try one of these electric, you could save some serious weight in the nose by going with 1/8" lite ply for the firewall. Using fixed gear would easily save several ounces along with some of the other changes I mentioned earlier. The canopy came pretty thick and heavy, so I'm going to try to shave it down from the inside with my Dremel and cutting wheel. We'll see how well THATworks out. . . If I had the skill and equipment, the obvious choice would be to make a canopy out of carbon fibre using the supplied one as a mold. I've been trolling the composite forums. . . maybe if enough guys are interested I may take a stab at molding a few.