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Old 2nd Feb 2022, 18:49
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Originally Posted by Sam Rutherford
She was frequently at approximately gross (472.5KG), with full fuel in wings and about 50L additional in the rear.

Life was made easier than normal by she having almost no luggage, stripping out most of the rear (as solo, not needed), and herself only weighing 50kgs!
Not needing to carry a spare pilot probably helped as well .....

Brilliant achievement!
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