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baron_rouge 10th April 2008 12:30


Not sure what the At3 is like for room
The seats and rudder pedals are not adjustable. There is a cushion that can be placed behind anyone with short legs who may not be able to reach the pedals. Not a problem for you methinks! :) Other than that the cockpit is very roomy. I think there is a weight limit of 14st for any individual occupant so that may be a problem for some.

liam548 10th April 2008 15:44

thanks for the replies people..
:)

Northern Highflyer 11th April 2008 12:52


I think there is a weight limit of 14st for any individual occupant so that may be a problem for some.
...........:ooh::{

liam548 11th April 2008 14:32

im under 14 stone but surely its under 28stone combined?

baron_rouge 11th April 2008 15:54


im under 14 stone but surely its under 28stone combined?
Not wishing to give out duff info I have checked what I had been told and there is no such restriction. The useful load of AT-3 is 511lb so if you make an allowance for fuel weight you can derive the maximum weight for occupants. There is not a restriction per se on an individuals weight provided it falls within the overall weight restriction. Sorry if I originally misinformed. It's what I had been told. Perhaps the lesson to be learned (for me) is not to accept anything without first checking. :=

corkster 12th April 2008 11:10

being 6ft 1 and 17st i will alas be far to big:sad:

17thhour 12th April 2008 14:04


Anyway I should soon be ready to start lessons. (Although I have a police advance driving course coming up so common sense says wait until after this as studing Roadcraft and Air pilots manuals at the same time might be a bit much).
you'll be fine! i was in 5th year when i learnt with 5 highers and learning to drive! lol

relating to height though im 6ft and theres plenty of room to spare!

J.A.F.O. 12th April 2008 22:16


The useful load of AT-3 is 511lb
Sounds pretty useful.

As far as the original question goes - I'm over 6ft and no lightweight and I've flown the 150 plenty - find a short instructor so they have their seat forward, that way shoulders and elbows can overlap.


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