rvbldr3170
Active Member
Hi all,
Well, I weighed 727MM yesterday, and I must admit I was a little disapointed.
Empty weight with simple glass panel, no lights, no paint, 0-360, Catto Prop, was 953 lbs (certified scales). I was hoping for 15-20 lbs. less than that.
The good news is the empty CG is .2" forward of the forward limit, so when I add fuel, me, and a BIG passenger, I'm still within limits, if I certify it at 1625 gross.
Question is, has anyone certified an RV-4 at 1625?
Well, I weighed 727MM yesterday, and I must admit I was a little disapointed.
Empty weight with simple glass panel, no lights, no paint, 0-360, Catto Prop, was 953 lbs (certified scales). I was hoping for 15-20 lbs. less than that.
The good news is the empty CG is .2" forward of the forward limit, so when I add fuel, me, and a BIG passenger, I'm still within limits, if I certify it at 1625 gross.
Question is, has anyone certified an RV-4 at 1625?