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Old 21st Sep 2002, 19:49
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Loony_Pilot
 
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Weight and Cessna's

I weigh in the order of 15 stone and instruct on C150's (amongst other things).

I dont normally have a problem with the weight and balance provided the student isnt too big and the fuel isnt full.
Off the top of my head I think I can fly comfortably with a 13/14 stone person and enough fuel and reserves for a decent length lesson. Of course it can get a bit cosy sometimes!. I normally recommend to the larger students to fly a larger aircraft anyway.

Had to draw the line today at full fuel and 19 stone student.. fortunately one of our instructors is extremely slim!

I dont see why you should have trouble getting work with your size, it hasnt stopped me instructing on PA38's, C150's and the like.

Loony
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