Vne is 140KIAS. .. .407 in utility config = 2850 lbs. .7 SOB @ 188each = 1316 lbs. .Full fuel = 869 lbs. .Gross weight would be 5035, leaving 215 lbs for cargo.. .. .With aux tank, fuel is 1009, that would still put you 75 lbs under gross with a full load of bodies.. .. .The heaviest corporate ship I've seen, with a 3 axis autopilot, more radios than the average person could talk on in a lifetime, and pop out floats weighed 3260.. .Full fuel 869. .6 souls = 1128. .Gross = 5257, so you're seven lbs over. Bring a girl.. .. .Hope that helps you.. .. .BTW, if you carry them externally, you could SLING almost 13 people with fill fuel <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> Need a warm climate though.