I have a copy of a fax that Andy sent a builder in Sweden back in 2000 which
addressed a MTUW of 1450 lbs. This weight is suggested due to landing gear
strength and aircraft performance. The calculation for the strength of the
composites is 1575 lbs. The conclusion is that the CG limits when operating
at weights above 1370 lbs should be revised to be between 59.0 to 61.5
inches which is one inch less forward and aft.
Also stall speeds are expected to be 50 kts flaps down and 55 kts flaps up
but this has not been tested.
Jim Butcher
N241BW
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