[MT-ALES] U2 Super Strong weigh in

[Carl Thuesen]

Today I assembled the used Ultima 2 Super Strong that I bought used from John Hsu in Colorado.  I wanted to check its weight and CG.  Looks like it’ll be right at 56 ounces ready to fly, with acceptable CG.  John furnished 3 sticks of ballast at 5 ounces each.  Adding ballast will shift CG forward a little.  John had used a 4S power setup, so I followed suit with some 4S 850ma Venom Drone batteries.  It has a Neu 1105 geared motor and a 16x10 GM prop mounted.  My first venture into 4S power in a glider.  eCalc estimates climb rate of just under 14 m/s.  Yikes!!!

Stay safe and hang in there everyone!

Carl




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