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Old 6th Dec 2009, 01:54
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430EMSpilot
 
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I currently fly one in North Carolina and it weighs about 6500 pounds with all medical equipment installed including a 42 lb full lox orb. That leaves you 1900 lbs of gas and people for a max gwt of 8400. In the summer 8400 is a bit optimistic but when it's cool you'll be fine.

You must plan ahead as there is not a lot of power to spare and parts are scarce as hens teeth as well as expensive.

That said, I like it and have flown it since 2001 with no trouble, good IFR ship too.

Fly Safe!
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