<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">RS - Although I have taken GREAT care
with the airframe weight of the Impact, I have used a non-exotic equipment
list, so I am at 11 lbs, 4.5 oz with 6000 mah TP packs (2, 5S,3P). I
did not use aluminum wheel axles, nor replace the wheel pants, nor replace
the heavy wing tube. Also, I used the Futaba 9152 monster servo for
the rudder. Also, I'm using the stock steel prop nut and spinner
jam nut. So, I used very standard equipment, and still came close
to making the weight. A quick solution is to purchase (if available),
the 5300 mah packs, which in itself drops 4-5 oz I've heard. Dropping
even 5 oz may be possible just with some equipment changes. The airframe
really not going to get any lighter, except some more trimming of the chin
cowl flanges. I'm happy with the build and got close to the weight
limit with a very standard equipment set. Also, using the 2 cell
Li-ion, 2200 mah battery. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I've heard that they may change the
electric weighing procedures such that the battery is removed at this years
nats, but looking for confirmation before I spend a bunch more cash.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks,</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Jim</font>
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James Woodward<br>
Program Manager<br>
B/E Aerospace Business Jet Group - Miami<br>
9100 N.W. 105th Circle<br>
Miami, FL 33178<br>
(305) 459-7155 Office<br>
(305) 459-7185 Fax<br>
(954) 319-0873 Cellular</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">ALUMINUM servo screws? Man, you must
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">RS</font>
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<br><font size=3><b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 10, 2005 7:56 AM</font>
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Hi All,</font><font size=3> <br>
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Does anyone happen to know what the weighing policy will be for electric
planes at the nats (with or without batteries)?</font><font size=3> <br>
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Also - does anyone know the source for aluminum servo screws?</font><font size=3>
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