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Zilly
04-25-2006, 06:15 PM
Just Wanted to see what you guys are weighing in at!
I weighed my Stratus at 10lbs 9ozs which seems very heavy however I cant think what would make it so heavy, without the Canopy (which is painted) the weight is 9lbs 12oz
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Daniel Jetschin
04-26-2006, 03:44 AM
Ours weights 4,5 kg dry with carbonfiber landinggear and light canopy.
My Stratus FAI weighs 10 lbs 6 oz with no fuel and 200gr blades, 55 gram paddles, painted canopy. I carry 22 oz of fuel so it can get heavy in a hurry. I have a 4 oz header tank under the battery tongue for CG balance and extra fuel capacity.
Gordie
Zilly
04-26-2006, 04:28 PM
Gordie,
What does yours weigh in without the canopy on?
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EricLarson
04-26-2006, 06:33 PM
Just Wanted to see what you guys are weighing in at!
I weighed my Stratus at 10lbs 9ozs which seems very heavy however I cant think what would make it so heavy, without the Canopy (which is painted) the weight is 9lbs 12oz
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Zilly, your canopy weighs 13oz ???? Wow. My canopies normally weigh in around 6.5oz to max 8oz. That is a lot of paint to carry around.
With the carbon gear, 185g blades, 20g paddles, 4oz receiver pack mine is right at 10lb to 10lb 2oz lb with the canopy installed.
10lb 9oz really is not that bad, and if you have a large RX battery, heavy canopy, and the stock plastic gear that is possible.