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     1. 04:52 PM - Re: Useful Load  (Pete)
 
 
 
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Time: 04:52:47 PM PST US
From: "Pete" <pete@flylightning.net>
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Useful Load

Colin,


The numbers on the web are correct.  At this point I have removed the 2200
Jabiru as an option for the LSA Lightning because we will have to redesign
the fuselage to move the engine farther forward to compensate for the
lighter weight.  We may do that in the future but right now we don't have
the time to consider it.


Pete


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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colin J.
Kennedy
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 7:16 PM


I realise that in the early production runs things will be subject to
change, but I would appreciate some clarification.


The empty weight as stated on www.arionaircraft .com has increased to
800lbs. With the light sport limit of gross weight at 1320 lbs, this means
the useful load is limited to 520lbs for the light sport complant version.
Right?


I guess the 2200 engine would result in a lower empty weight. What would the
useful load be with that engine?


For the "standard" version with the 3300 engine, the gross weight is
1425lbs, giving a useful load of 625lbs. 


Are the above correct and the latest figures, or has the new fuselage not
been taken into account in these numbers?


Colin K.

Owasso

Oklahoma