Cessna's new LSA: "Skycatcher"

john smith wrote:
In article ,
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote:

Yeah, it's about 100#s heavier empty than a lot of the competition.

It is 100 lbs lighter than a Legend Cub, carries 8 more gallons of
fuel and flies 10 kts faster.

Let's see, 50 year old design compared to a modern composite design. Yes,
that a fair comparison.

It seems that Legend put their Cub on SlimFast recently though it is still a
little chubby.

http://www.legend.aero/news.asp?id=44
Following an extensive review of the design of the Legend Cub, the company
has determined new empty weights for its three base models as follows. The
open cowl model, or J-3 style, with a Continental O-200 engine weighs in at
830 lbs. A closed cowl version, or PA-11 style, with the same engine weighs
in at 845 lbs. The lightest weight unit features a Jabiru 3300A engine and
is available in a closed cowl. This model weighs in at 800 lbs.