> On Jun 10, 2015, at 2:31 PM, Jerry Rehn <rehn@rockisland.com> wrote:
>
> Keep it simple and light.
Jerryapropos weight, here are my preliminary numbers subject to
finish paint, ELT, and some tools:
> 2. XX Mar 14 using W. Munich=99s acft scale w/ 4 qts oil + 1
gal. coolant placed top of cowl:
> Main Wheel: 757.0#
> Tail Wheel: 77.8#*
> Total: 834.8#
>
> * Includes blocking weighing __?__
>
> C of G: 60.67=9D
>
> NOTE: Batteries are mounted on FG platforms which have
NOT as yet been bonded in place and are
free to slide fore or aft in accordance w/ C of G requirements after
ALL components have been installed.
>
> NOTE: Engine requires 5 quarts of oil because of
increased volume of oversized filter.
All in all, I confess to having been both pleased and surprised
F.
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