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  The final empty weight of my Super ES was 2032 pounds, including all the
upholstery, paint, etc.  Carsten told me at one point that he was keeping a
data base of completed weights, but I think the 1900 the factory puts out in
the spec sheets is wishful thinking.  I do think, however, that 3200 pounds
is a more realistic max gross, so at 2032 there is still a lot of payload.
With 50 gals of fuel, 4 FAA standard souls, and 100 pounds of baggage,
you're at about 3112, and the airplane still climbs like a scalded cat at
that weight.  The c.g. is comfortably within limits from dead empty to the
above example, with still a bit to spare in the aft direction.
  On the fuel tank subject, you only need about 50 gals for the average
trip leg of 2 or 3 hours, which includes a comfortable reserve.  The
standard 78gal capacity is more than enough, particularly when you can lean
the IO-550-G2B to around 12 gph at 10,000'.

Jim Cameron  (one & future ES)

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