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Old 02-26-2010 | 10:31 PM
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pattratt
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Default RE: Comp ARF Valiant

Hey Stuart

Here is the weight break down.
I have a ACCU Tec 1200 scale and a complete set of gram weights from 1 gram to 1000 gram and completed a calibration prior to doing the weighing so I feel pretty confident these are accurate to .05 gram.

Gear - L=63.7 R=64.3
Fuse - 719.1
Canopy - 139.6
Cheek Cowl - 101.4
Wings - L=416 R=402.1
Wing Tube -107.9
Rudder - 73.5
Stabs - L=119 R=123.9
Stab Tube - 15.4
Wheel Pants - L=16.2 R=15.8

The Rudder servo former is a real pain not being installed because it is no-where near the correct size? I will make a balsa template of the original and then cut and sand until I get the proper fit then use it as a template to cut the actual former to size. The canopy is very lite and fits well but I am concerned about "cracking" from vibration so I plan on using two nylon screws forward, two compression "L" shaped tabs center, and 2 pins at the rear. Then I will use a a very thin layer of silicone on the canopy frame. This will isolate canopy from vibration and keep it from moving around.

Dick