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SALOOP

10-15-2003 06:37 PM

Sig Somthin' extra weight

Hello,
I just purchased a used kit built somethin extra and it seems heavy. It weighs 5.9 pounds - flight ready without fuel. There is no lead. It has a Saito 72. The rudder has been extended 1 inch. Is this a problem?

WYDAH

10-15-2003 09:51 PM

RE: Sig Somthin' extra weight

Hi,

I just completed a Sig SE. I'm using a TT pro .46 and she weighs in just about 5.5 lbs. The TT seems to pull it around just fine. I think you will have more than enough power with that Saito 72. Do you have taller gear to swing the larger prop that that 4 stroke needs? The stock gear is set pretty low to the ground. I use an 11.5 X 4 prop and it like to trim the grass at the field pretty good.

Good luck, and have fun. The plane for me is a total blast to fly.

czechyour6

02-11-2004 11:16 AM

RE: Sig Somthin' extra weight

I have been noticing a guy selling carbon fiber landing gear for the Somthin Extra on ebay, It is taller and wider than stock gear and only about 20.00 I would like to see someone give it a try

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