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Old 4th May 2008 | 10:40
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scooter boy
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Fatties in aviation

I'm 90kg and 185cm.
I used to be significantly porkier but decided that an exercise regime was mandatory if I was going to live to retirement age.
When I did my PPL(H) in an R22 6 years ago my instructor and I must have weighed 200kg together - we were right on the weight margin when 2 up.

About the BMI - yes there are rare exceptions when one applies it to professional athletes like the All Blacks who have a huge muscle mass, generally though it is pretty accurate at determining who ate all the pies.

More time in the gym, less time sitting at the computer arguing on PPRuNe - your parasite drag will decrease.
SB
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