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Not really, but I did save a TON of weight by switching to an EarthX battery in the Hiperbipe.
Fortunately, the CG envelope of the Hiperbipe allows for this drastic weight change. Couldn't do this in the Skybolt.
This Hiperbipe didn't have an inverted oil system, so I'm installing a Raven System. It also begged for a Smoke System, which I'm usually against.
The numbers:
Removed Concorde RG35AXC 32 lbs
Installed EarthX ETS680C 3.9 lbs
Net difference 28.1 lbs
Add Raven Inverted System 6.5 lbs
Add Smoking Airplanes 3.5 gal 15.5 lbs less oil
Net Net Still lost 6.1 lbs!!
Fortunately, the CG envelope of the Hiperbipe allows for this drastic weight change. Couldn't do this in the Skybolt.
This Hiperbipe didn't have an inverted oil system, so I'm installing a Raven System. It also begged for a Smoke System, which I'm usually against.
The numbers:
Removed Concorde RG35AXC 32 lbs
Installed EarthX ETS680C 3.9 lbs
Net difference 28.1 lbs
Add Raven Inverted System 6.5 lbs
Add Smoking Airplanes 3.5 gal 15.5 lbs less oil
Net Net Still lost 6.1 lbs!!