And then there is the added problem of only being able to take 40 liters of fuel without busting the MTOW of the A/C.
extra runway and arm strength required to get the b*gger off the ground
Ah, there might have been more than 40 liters on board.
particularly the demonstration of how to keep the aircraft sliding down finals using only the doors and throttle to control....
Didn't realise that was part of the PPL skill test requirements nowadays.
Not very professional if your examiner starts 'playing' during your skill test in my view.