Thanks guys,
All interesting stuff. Yes I KNOW I need to lose weight, call me yo, you throughout my life its been a battle, just as nasty as smoking or drinking, to which I have never smoked and I drink rarely (units per month as opposed to day), unfortunately I just have an abused by highly efficient metabolism.
I guess that is why I posted, I was lighter in gliders by a lot, but never needed ballast. I have seen what c of G issues do to my model planes/helicopters.... its exciting, but only ends up in money values being lost and pride, not injury and funeral costs.
Rise in Staverton whom this is to be booked with (got a gift cert) offered a very nice incentive to go to an R44. As this last a whole year, I can, I guess continue the diet by starting it, and wait a few months, or have it to look forward to next year.
The other value of the R44 is the lad can come with me and film it!!!
I guess reality suggests best I talk to the school, and be honest, that way we will both get the best and back alive!!!!
Your input was both valuable and as I hoped amusing!
May the force be with you....... always.......
Gaz