KR> Re: KRnet Digest, Vol 353, Issue 23

2011-01-22 Thread Seth and Karen Jersild
Thank you very much for putting things in perspective, Mark. If the cumulative weight of all the materials adds up to just a few ounces more with the 5048-45, then I'm sure not going to worry about going with a stronger spar. Please forgive my ignorance--in a couple of weeks my garage will be

KR> Weight of 5048 wing vs. 5046 Noob questions

2011-01-22 Thread Mark Langford
Seth Jersild wrote: >>I'm wondering whether the total weight of the thicker wing (more wood, more glass, more glue etc.) is something worth thinking about for someone who wants things light.<< The main difference between the AS5046 and the AS5048 is 1.7 inch or so of thickness (I'm too lazy to

KR> Weight of 5048 wing vs. 5046 Noob questions

2011-01-22 Thread Seth and Karen Jersild
Hello All, Next month I'll start cutting wing spars for a KR2S, and now I'm doing my usual last-minute dithering between different options when I have to make important decisions. I'll have enough wood to construct 5048-15 airfoil spars. Since I might ultimately go with a smaller engine, I'm