Fat would be how I would have to describe myself in a court of law, stout if its as described by an estate agent and ok..... short as well!
Why am I telling you this. Well finally have my first ever trial flight lesson booked in a whirly bird, either the R 22 or R 44. I gather fatties could have an issue at around 17 stone. Like I say in a court of law, I likely might get the beak looking down their glasses at me if I said, 16 st 12 lbs..... What's the point of lying your way into a deathly situation!
So choice is (apart from dieting, I have been 3 stone lighter) risk being refused flight or simply going straight to the R44.
Should I only worry about the extra money and just go enjoy the R44?
Either way, I have flown solo in gliders many moons ago, did a bit of light aircraft flying and have model rc helis, so I do have "some" aviation experience. What could I do in terms of preparation to make this more fun and interesting for me? It may be the only time I go though I truly hope I can one day learn to fly these beasties, maybe if the diet works!
Sorry if its an inane question, feel free to ignore or be rudely funny.
Gaz