So..my plane isn't even flying yet but I am already thinking of ways to trim some weight soon after. I think I have about the heaviest possible options (7A slider, IO-390+ new style mount/nose gear). Add to that full interior and carpet, paint, etc. and she's going to be portly. Add to that Super Tracks (still worth it) and a few other options. The only "light" thing I did was a composite Hartz prop. I am sure I'll be pushing 1200lbs with my current config.
Luckily I am only 170-175 and my girlfriend is in the 120-125 range so we'll be good and I'll be good solo, but would like to be able to take my father or friends along and still have room for a little baggage with full or almost full fuel.
I am already looking at the Earth-X (12lbs?) but how much can be saved with a lightweight starter and alternator?. I know I can yank carpet and interior stuff if I really wanted down the road, but just curious what else I could look at.
Thanks in advance-
Luckily I am only 170-175 and my girlfriend is in the 120-125 range so we'll be good and I'll be good solo, but would like to be able to take my father or friends along and still have room for a little baggage with full or almost full fuel.
I am already looking at the Earth-X (12lbs?) but how much can be saved with a lightweight starter and alternator?. I know I can yank carpet and interior stuff if I really wanted down the road, but just curious what else I could look at.
Thanks in advance-