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Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 18:30:33 -0500
From: Tom Giddings <v35b@akos.net>
To: Lancair Mail List <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: 360 Weight/Balance
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Scott, My 360 has the long mount and small tail... The empty weight
forward cg 23.04.  I should say I also have the long wing tips and a very
full panel...  My reason for my Questions is I am considering 
stripping the airplane and starting over.  I have a very heavy paint job.  
It is pretty but............<G>  I was told I could have as much as 100# 
of paint on my plane.  The info you provided would seem to disprove that 
theory.  I find it difficult to beleive that even the heaviest paint job 
on a 360 could weigh more than 30#.  I also have the Hartzel two blade 
constant speed prop.  The big Question is is it worth the trouble to try 
and lighten up the airplane.  Is it a safety issue to be so heavy.  My 
performance in climb and cruise appear to be inline with and even maybe a 
bit better than most I have compared to.  I am seeking a little guidance 
in this matter.  What say all of you?

Tom Giddings 360TM(chubby)