In a message dated 12/21/2002 3:12:03 PM Pacific Standard Time,
peterz@zutrasoft.com writes:
> Somebody (Andy?) please correct me if I'm incorrect in my assumptions
> but....
> **Assuming adequate power** this increased max gross made sense to me at
> the time since the increased wing-weight is 'self-flying' and thus
> shouldn't impact on the wing's g-loading rating (as those tests are
> obviously done leveraging on the exposed wing spar). In my thinking, any
> increase in wing weight should be added to the max gross weight of the
> short wing configuration...no?
>
> What is the weight difference of the two wings?
>
> If I'm way off on this, I'll be very interested in hearing the rational.
>
This may be a little bit also like the increase in the twin comanche with tip
tanks. The fuel weight in the tips counters the wing bending moment and
allows an increase in gross weight by about 150 pounds. It seems they say the
increase in weight due to the wings is about 40 pounds, if the weight
difference in their typically equipped numbers on the web site reflect that.
Dave A227
Mini U2
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