I'm not arguing the facts of legality but if you're asking what I think of it solely as a reason, I think it's piss poor. What you're saying is that it's okay to fly an airplane in a different configuration than what it was designed for not because the structure has been modified, altered or flight tested but because you have a piece of paper saying you can. Get my drift? How many pounds are we talking about here anyway. Your fuel burn is about 35 pounds per hour.
I'd like to know if anyone ever actually witnessed a ramp check on a light plane where there were scales involved. I'd like to know if anyone actually has FIRST HAND knowledge of an insurance company not paying a claim because the aircraft was downed due to it being over grossed and that can include the Beech 1900 in the Carolinas a while back that killed everyone. Lawsuits don't really count, most of the ones we finally hear about are off the wall as it's well known that anyone can make a claim against anything. I personally know a chap who was named in a lawsuit for the sole reason of his being an "Enthusiast" of the particular type. Yes, boys and girls, that's right. His people figured cutting a check of $75,000 would be cheaper than fighting it and it was. He's has more money than the pope, but that's another matter. You Chicago people would know him if I mentioned his biz. So, the moral of my story is why not fly responsibly without gimmicks, tricks and other methods. The Ercoupe doesn't like weight at all and the lighter you fly, the better. Take the $200 and spend it on other safety items but not burgers ;-) Al, Will Never Get It, DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership Required http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: Al Demarzo ; ercoupe list Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] stc for 1320 There is something to be said for being LEGAL. Like less violations from ramp checks, less chance of your insurance not paying because you were flying illegally, like one less thing that the lawyer in the lawsuit against you has to say that you were negligent about, etc. How about that for a reason? Kurt On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:24:37 -0600, Al Demarzo wrote > > And why would you want this? Does it beef up the structure so that your Ercoupe can carry more weight? The only purpose I can this "mod" has is that it makes the pilot in command feel good that he now can legally carry more weight. > > Just like the 1400 gross increase to a D model that everyone is kicking themselves for obtaining, you can't purchase a safe flight. > > Al, I Just Don't Get It, DeMarzo > > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page > Free, Easy and No Membership Required > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: G. Davis > To: ercoupe list > Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 1:36 PM > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] stc for 1320 > > What is the procedure for getting your 415-c legal for 1320 pounds.......I have the 85 hp cont engine. > Gary > > > >
