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vacantstance
Joined: 20 Jul 2010
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Location: stafford, Va
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject: There's hope for us big guys after all. |
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I found the following review of a few planes that cater to the more "substantial" pilot. Now, all I have to do is find a school that has one or buy one myself. I'm sure there are other planes that will accommodate us so feel free to share the knowledge.
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=843a5399-9cb1-4d9b-9eb1-1bd3319d8a7e&
Some of the highlights from the article:
The FPNA A22 Valor: Easy to get into. Good visibility with good shoulder and legroom. Still has 300+ lbs of useful load with a 300 lb pilot aboard.
The tandem seat Warner Sportster: A variety of different canopy’s fit very well. Easy to get in and out of and plenty of space. It has 204 lbs of useful load with a 300 lb pilot aboard.
MySky One: Tandem seat, plush interior, overhead canopy, sidestick controller. Lots of room both forward and laterally. Easy chair in the sky. This plane is a big guy’s dream. 310 lbs useful load with a 300 lb pilot aboard. |
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spooky981
Joined: 23 May 2010
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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| If it helps with your calculations, fuel is 6 lbs per gallon. |
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CharlieTango
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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My CTSW has 601lb of useful load left with a 300lb pilot.
it also has lots of room for him
add to that top of LSA performance
only thing you have to give up is the sexy look of a low wing |
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ArionAv8or
Joined: 20 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:59 am Post subject: |
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CharlieTango wrote: My CTSW has 601lb of useful load left with a 300lb pilot.
it also has lots of room for him
add to that top of LSA performance
only thing you have to give up is the sexy look of a low wing
Are you sure? 601lb useful load LEFT with a 300lb pilot. Wouldn't that mean you start with a 910lb useful load? |
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CharlieTango
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
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Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
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| Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:23 am Post subject: |
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| oops, 301 lbs left |
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vacantstance
Joined: 20 Jul 2010
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Location: stafford, Va
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| Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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CharlieTango wrote: oops, 301 lbs left
That'll still get me in the sky with an instructor and fuel. I wonder if any schools do the "get licensed in a week" deal with Sport Pilot training? Hopefully I can find a school with one of these(and a slim instructor). |
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Super Cub
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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Location: PA
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| Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: CTLS |
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| Check with Bob at zoneaviation.com in Lorain Co., OH. He will fly with you every day in a CTLS |
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