Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Wing Weights

Wed, 6 Apr 2005 06:28:47 -0700 

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Yes Ercoupes are not as lightweight as they used to be.
I guess that most Ercoupes will bring more than 900lbs on the scale - empty.
Even with a max gross of 1400lbs one is over gross really quick with a passenger on board and full tanks. Not to talk about baggage.
One should be aware that any Ercoupe is best flown as a single seater.
I also think that the 20-40 pounds difference between rag- and metal wings will not do the cut here.
 
As a general rule: Any Ercoupe is fine flown alone. If you must fly with someone else - do your weight and balance calculations. In my case, I am at 1260 pounds with full tanks when flying alone.  My Ercoupe is pretty much stock, except for a T&B and the transponder/radio installation.
 
Hartmut
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From: roger anderson
To: Bill McNeeley ; [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Wing Weights

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My recent 415C was ragwing with a recent weight and balance.  It was mostly stock, but with dual landing lights, strobe, clevelands, and the usful load was only 375#.  With 24 gals of fuel it is really a single place airplane unless you and friend are really light weights. 
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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 11:47 PM
Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Wing Weights

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My partner and are looking to buy an SLA qualified Ercoupe.  Useful load is important consideration. Can anyone tell me the difference in weight between fabric and metal Ercoupe wings.
 
 
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