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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)