Tip: Building in Lightness

[Rick6a]

[gasman]

I altered the seats in my 6A, and saved 4# 6oz..................

[hydroguy2]

another way to look at it...3.0oz is 17% lighter than 3.6oz and lighter is better in this instant.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by gasman

I altered the seats in my 6A, and saved 4# 6oz..................

I went on a diet and lost 65 pounds.


John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

[Greg Arehart]

But one of the keys is knowing just where one can make these adjustments without compromising strength, durability, or function. In retrospect, I know of a lot of places where I could have saved some weight, but didn't have the knowledge (and in some cases still don't) to make an informed decision as to what was reasonable and what was not, thus I tended to err on the side of caution.

greg

[Andy_RR]

...how I was going to do the wiring runs in the wings, so I drilled all the hole options Van's suggests and relished the weight savings my indecision netted me!

A

[mark schoening]

I may leave out the passenger seat and save 200 # --- "But sweetheart, it performs so well" --- But then again, maybe not.

[Geico266]

Originally Posted by John Clark

I went on a diet and lost 65 pounds.


John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

Rick's example is an excellent one, it is a frame of mind. I also applaud builders who recognize one of the best way to reduce weight in an airplane, and they will be able to fly longer and healthier! I took off 30 pounds.

[aparchment]

I couldn't agree with John and Greg more. If it isn't specified in the plans, I am not entirely sure where to shave off ounces; and I am really hesitant to do it where I think it may compromise the strength of a part.

I would rather shed a few pilot pounds! I am down 10 with 20 to go.

[selhardt]

Grove gear, 15lbs - $$$$
RV200 Prop, 7lbs - $$$$

Lost 25 lbs, priceless

While I agree thinking light bears fruit - there is nothing like the gains that can be gotten by throwing money and eating less.