I believe the Jantar can be flown at max cockpit load, with max water, within
the MTOW.
Although I am sure it would not a big issue, taking off with part water is
contrary to the flight manual and would not be looked upon favourably by a
coroner if it was found to be a contributing factor in an accident in a contest
situation.
Nick.
---- Mike Borgelt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> At 10:45 PM 10/04/05 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Have flown my syndicate Jantar with half water for years, not a problem,
>
>provide you take a few moments to level the wings before takeoff. I think
>
>that it was just a translation issue to say that you shouldn't do this.
>
>Which info in the flight manual do you follow? - max weight is 500Kg or
>
>don't fly with half tanks?
>
>
>
>Terry
>
>
I wondered about that. What do you do with a heavy pilot who with full
>
tanks is over the max AUW?
>
>
Mike
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