ASW 28

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Hi all,

I recently bought the ASW28, (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14418__ASW_28_18_2_53m_AMS_Scale_Glider_Kit_w_UltraDetail_Pilot_and_Cockpit.html),

I finished it all and ready to fly, however the flying weight is up at 2300 grams up about 900 grams from the recommended flying weight . I was at 1800 grams until I had to add weight to get the CG at 55mm from the LE...

Anyone else have any figures for the ASW? By the way I am only going to slope soar...

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744flyboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (US) USERID: 1375482 Newbie Joined: 10/Aug/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Topic: ASW 28 Posted: 19/Aug/2012 at 10:51pm
	Hi all, I recently bought the ASW28, (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14418__ASW_28_18_2_53m_AMS_Scale_Glider_Kit_w_UltraDetail_Pilot_and_Cockpit.html), I finished it all and ready to fly, however the flying weight is up at 2300 grams up about 900 grams from the recommended flying weight . I was at 1800 grams until I had to add weight to get the CG at 55mm from the LE... Anyone else have any figures for the ASW? By the way I am only going to slope soar...

Cap'n Crunch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 708532 Newbie Joined: 27/May/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 14/Nov/2012 at 5:08am
	I don't think it's possible to get the CG in the right place with the flying weight that's listed on the product page. Mine weighs 2030 gr. Instead of adding lead to the nose, I put a motor and a big battery in the front. I've seen where some people have replaced the stabilizer with a lighter scratchbuilt one to reduce the amount of nose weight needed.

aerocacho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AR) USERID: 1199438 Newbie Joined: 26/Nov/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: 26/Nov/2012 at 4:16am
	Yo le he quitado mucho peso al ASW28 , sustituyendo la cabana de acero que pesa 300 gramos y colocando en su reemplazo una de aluminio de 8 milímetros, (es un caño) y que pesa sólo 30 gramos. Con eso el modelo se aligera bastante . Y el centro de gravedad tenes que ubicarlo donde dice el fabricante corriendo los servos , receptor y batería hacia adelante. Es un hermoso modelo.