---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 02/08/07: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:12 AM - Empty Weight (Jabiru USA) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:12:52 AM PST US From: "Jabiru USA" Subject: Lightning-List: Empty Weight The Arion Aircraft development team has been working hard to reduce the empty weight of the basic Lightning. We have found new core materials and new methods of fabrication that reduce weight but maintain the strength of the structural components. We have redesigned some of the non structural components as well to make them lighter. Based on the empty weights of recently completed Lightnings we are reducing the empty weight specification by 25 lbs to 775 lbs. Builders can achieve this weight for a Lightning with VFR instruments, Becker Radios (they are light), minimal interior finish, and a wood prop. Pete Krotje Arion Aircraft, LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message lightning-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Lightning-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/lightning-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/lightning-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.