[COUPERS] Gross/Weight/Balance/Safety

[Thomas Walker]

How can I safely do dual time in a Coupe?  I'm going this weekend to preview one for purchase.  It's a 415CD.  I have zero time in Ercoupes, and a new Private with only 130hrs.  I like the airplane, I've read the tech info on this site and others, and still need help.  The insurance company won't cover the aircraft with me as PIC until I have dual time.  When I figure the projected take off weight and what it's rated, I'm way off.  How can it be done safely?   Thanks for your help..   Dick