Model II 582 to a 912

[MKIIRob]

FYI - Using engine mount off a MK4 bolted straight up with standard firewall mod for starter motor clearance. You may or may not be so lucky I was.

532 -> 912

Lipol battery easiest weight loss, remove plastic header tank and full light glass panel to negate some weight.

I'll see what the W&B comes out at the end, initially will ad weight to tail to Ballance then look at duplicating modified/extended original cowl in CF.

I'm aiming to get overall weight gain down around 12pounds is current estimate without CF cowl and more extreme weight loss efforts. At the end of the day only really want 2 up 2 hrs flight + reserves (would be happy with an hr + res) Most of the time it will be solo and if long trip required for ferrying well thats another 100l approx heaps of range. Or luggage.

This is all guestamates will find out when it's on the scales.

On the wish list for progressive upgrades is extend/enlarge the rudder, + CF cowl/wing tips/seat pan, and panel for further weight reduction.

I'm working through this at the moment, engine on, cowls extended. Mounting new panel currently. Just about to make a general post for advice on panel mounting in a Chrome Moly frame, coming from RV background. Figure it's been done before. Feel free to PM me with question re conversion I might be able to answer a couple of questions from what I've learnt on the journey so far.

Cheers,

Rob.

[MKIIRob]

Will probably fly in next few days, I?ll post how it goes.

[MikeMarkota]

Cool thanks for the update. What was your total weight gain?