Return-Path: Received: from mta5.snfc21.pbi.net ([206.13.28.241]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 21 Jul 2000 21:59:29 -0400 Received: from postoffice.pacbell.net ([206.170.6.214]) by mta5.snfc21.pbi.net (Sun Internet Mail Server sims.3.5.2000.01.05.12.18.p9) with ESMTP id <0FY200C6YSM6W5@mta5.snfc21.pbi.net> for lancair.list@olsusa.com; Fri, 21 Jul 2000 18:39:44 -0700 (PDT) Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 18:34:15 -0700 From: fmoreno4@postoffice.pacbell.net Subject: Weight and Long Range Tanks for Lancair IV To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-to: fmoreno4@pacbell.net Reply-to: lancair.list@olsusa.com Message-id: <3978FA17.EB41C9B5@postoffice.pacbell.net> References: <20000719044959.AAA24544@ns1.olsusa.com> X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Your math which computes 1080 pounds for 180 gallons of fuel correctly indicates that all the normal useful load could be consumed. However, if you want to fly with 3000 miles of range, you will take off with a waiver and way over normal gross weight. Think 3600 pounds or therabouts depending on the airplane. Also, keep in mind that the unpressurized Lancair IV will typically weigh in below 2000 pounds if not lavishly equipped and upholstered, allowing for a normal useful load of more like 1200 pounds. But if you want to go a LONG way, plan to take off HEAVY. Fred >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>