REFLECTOR: Gross weights

[Scott Derrick]

So you flight tested it to 3100 lbs???

Dave Bertram wrote:
> With the v- 8 in my Velo I put the gross at 3100.  I may never go that 
> high but I am protected on the high end to not be over max gross 
> weight..  
> Dave Bertram
> 350 TX 
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> /*Date:*/ 06/24/06 00:05:42
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> /*Subject:*/ REFLECTOR: Gross weights
>  
> Seemed like a good time to ask this question with all the W&B questions.
>  
> I have a 173 FGE. Empty weight is supposed to be between 1250 and 1400 
> LBS. With what I have done installing the aluminum 4.3L Chevy, 
> Superfilling all the flying & control surfaces,,, etc.... I should 
> come in about 1400LBS.
>  
> The thing is, I have 340 HP in a 173 for about the same weight as a 
> 200HP IO-360.
> Where do I put my gross weight?  I know Bill Mulrooney put his V8 
> powered 173RG at 2900lbs with his extra power (and lots of extra 
> weight). I did get a tad of advice from a factory rep. I was told to 
> add up the empty weight of my plane... full fuel... four-200LB people, 
> and 200 LBS of baggage. Then add 100LBS and use that number. The 
> reasoning was that my plane will haul almost anything with the extra 
> HP, and you want to make sure that you are ALWAYS within W&B on 
> paperwork to satisfy the FAA and insurance toads.
>  
> Any input? 
>  
> Thanks   Kurt
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