One of the things that I find over and over again is that people say to build RV's light. I hear stories that a day, vfr wood prop flys the best of any of the RV's because it weighs 100lb less than a Day/Night/IFR/180/CS RV. If I want to pick the best balance of features/weight I need info on weight. For example I know that I can save 10lbs using an Odyssey battery and spend less for the battery (vs Concord RG) I can also shave 28lbs by using a Whirlwind CS vs A hartzell CS. (yes I know there is more to it than weight...) I could also stand to loose 10 lbs ... at least. Oh yeah there might be 4 lbs of wire that I don't need since my battery doesn't have to go in the back. That's almost 50lb right there.
I'm curious as to other ways to save on weight, or even better how much do things weigh. There are many starters and alternators to choose from, what do they weigh, how much weight do I save switching from a vacuum system to an EFIS, weight diff between slick/emag/lasar/unison, titanium gear legs, how much does paint weigh? Do I want that clear coat? Are there a bunch of little things that really add up e.g. interior, bs rudder peddals/throttle/wire etc) How much do parachutes really weigh, mine is pretty darn heavy.
Obviously weight is not the only factor but I can see that you could end up with an 1100 lb plane in no time.
It seems like a bunch of people have thought through some of this. Do you have numbers (weighed plane before/after painting).
I'm curious as to your experience and opinions.
Chuck
I'm curious as to other ways to save on weight, or even better how much do things weigh. There are many starters and alternators to choose from, what do they weigh, how much weight do I save switching from a vacuum system to an EFIS, weight diff between slick/emag/lasar/unison, titanium gear legs, how much does paint weigh? Do I want that clear coat? Are there a bunch of little things that really add up e.g. interior, bs rudder peddals/throttle/wire etc) How much do parachutes really weigh, mine is pretty darn heavy.
Obviously weight is not the only factor but I can see that you could end up with an 1100 lb plane in no time.
It seems like a bunch of people have thought through some of this. Do you have numbers (weighed plane before/after painting).
I'm curious as to your experience and opinions.
Chuck