Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Sorry,got distracted.
We’vefinished four of the new airplanes so far, and the base weights rangefrom 1,023 to 1,038 lbs. depending on paint and a handful of otherchoices. N363EX is wearing our Signature Plus paint scheme, which isheavier. Here is how the additional equipment on N363EX addsup:
Extendedrange fuel tanks, +23.6 lb
ExtendedBaggage Compartment, +8.5 lb
GarminG3X Glass Panel, +14.4 lb
LEDLighting & Strobe, RH Landing Light & LEMO Headset Jacks,+1.9 lb
ElevatorTrim rear seat, +1.0
26"Goodyear tires, +11.2 lb
83"Hartzell prop upgrade (80" standard), +0.2 lb
SeaplanePanel, +1.0 lb.
GarminAutopilot, +3.4 lb
OregonAero Seats (F&R), +5.1 lb
OdysseyBattery upgrade, +6.0 lb
HalonFire Extinguisher, +2.3 lb
Optionalvacuum pump drive on CC363i, +0.8 lb
HeadsetHooks, +0.1 lb
I see on theFX-3 Configuration page that two 22 gallon wing tanks are standard.So are there also extended range tanks?
It also states extended baggage is standard. Is there another option that adds the 8.5 lbs?
I am surprisedthat the Garmin G3X Glass Panel adds 14.4 lbs over the World VFRpanel with the Garminaera™ 796, Trig TY91 VHF Radio - 2¼”, Trig TT21 Mode S XPDR -2¼”, Electronics Int’l CGR-30P Engine Monitor, PM3000R Intercom,Digital Tachometer, Digital Oil Pressure/Temp, Airspeed Indicator,Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator.I would think the glass would be lighter.
I see this is standard: Light Weight LED Lighting & Strobe Packagew/ wig wag.
Ididn't see an option but I take it the standard landing light is justin the left wing?
Says electric elevator trim is standard in front and rear.
What performance differences do you see between the 83” Trailblazer prop and the standard 80” prop?
I couldn't find anything on the Seaplane panel, what is it?
Does the Odyssey SBS-J16 battery mount under the seat like the smaller battery I see in the earlier Carbon Cubs? Were there issues with the standard battery starting the CC363i engine?
Thanksfor answering my questions. Looks like Mike Sasser will have his RedFX-3 in Texas in a week or so and he has promised me a demo. Can'twait to check it out in person.