Just finished weighing my PA-16 with an O-320 came in at 1027 Lbs. Sounds like that is about right, now just need paperwork finished and go fly it, can't wait.
Just finished weighing my PA-16 with an O-320 came in at 1027 Lbs. Sounds like that is about right, now just need paperwork finished and go fly it, can't wait.
you'll be all smiles.
Like I said earlier. HANG ON. That first take-off acceleration will surpirse you.
Congratulations on the light wieght.
I flew it for the first time today, WOW gets of in 300 feet climbs like a rocket and really goes. Shows 130 & 2400 rpm and cruise nice at 118 @ 2200 rpm. Flys very nice I noticed I use the trim more but the stick pressure has not changed much. It made great airplane even better.
Sounds great, I would check the airspeed with a GPS.
Anybody care to guess what my experimental Clipper/Vag will weigh when finished? Fuselage built to Clipper specs except no back seat or structure for back seat. Trimmer style doors and PA-18 gear, extended wings,Stewart style wingtips, extended flaps, PA-18 tail, ECI O340 with lightweight items and Catto prop. I am shooting for 950 or less. Is it possible?
my 22/20 is just over 1000 lbs. 950 is possible in a 16. I left out head linner and insulation, and have no vacuum pump. The Sutton exhaust and light weight battery helped. Good luck.
"You can only tie the record for flying low."
I'm newbie here.....love to see some photos!!
Don
A few are posted in this thread.....http://www.shortwingpipers.org/forum...ebuilt-Clipper
Haven't been able to do much more since then. I have been busy with a customer cover job. Will probably be late summer before I can get back on the project.