Aeroworks 27% Ultimate too heavy???
08-14-2004, 12:20 PM
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Aeroworks 27% Ultimate too heavy???
I picked up a used Aeroworks 27% ultimate with a DA 50 on it. I have Hitec 5625 servos everywhere and a 3000mah main pack and a 1400 backup pack with a jomar Battery backer. It has never been crashed, but the firewall was beefed up a little bit but not 4 pounds worth .
My weight with no fuel is 17.5 pounds [:-] so im going to be close to if not over 18 pounds ready to fly, I dont think the 50 will 3d one that heavy will it? Im going to test fly it tomorrow. I really dont know what all the extra weight is from, the wings alone with struts weigh almost 4 1/4 pounds.
What is everyones setup and weight coming out at?
My weight with no fuel is 17.5 pounds [:-] so im going to be close to if not over 18 pounds ready to fly, I dont think the 50 will 3d one that heavy will it? Im going to test fly it tomorrow. I really dont know what all the extra weight is from, the wings alone with struts weigh almost 4 1/4 pounds.
What is everyones setup and weight coming out at?
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RE: Aeroworks 27% Ultimate too heavy???
i've got the AW 27% as well and initially had the same problem....mine weighed in at 17lbs flat at first. Spent some time with Rocco going through the plane to get the weight down. My problem ended up being the battery system. I had 2 2100mah nimh's for radio and a 2100mah on ign, along with some c-volts from I4C, plus a custom mounting plate for everything.
By removing 1 pack and the extra "goodies" I cut 1.5lb out of the plane.
It's now at 16lbs after I re-installed a radio batt. and flies awesome.
Believe me....go through every single component and eliminate ANYTHING that's not ABSOLUTELY necessary to make the plane fly and you'll see the weight quickly drop off. 1oz extra here and there on different components QUICKLY adds up.
Even if you don't get the weight down, it will fly great....don't sweat it too much unless you're going for all-out 3D performance.
By removing 1 pack and the extra "goodies" I cut 1.5lb out of the plane.
It's now at 16lbs after I re-installed a radio batt. and flies awesome.
Believe me....go through every single component and eliminate ANYTHING that's not ABSOLUTELY necessary to make the plane fly and you'll see the weight quickly drop off. 1oz extra here and there on different components QUICKLY adds up.
Even if you don't get the weight down, it will fly great....don't sweat it too much unless you're going for all-out 3D performance.
