Prof. Ed wrote: * My weight.....................215
Prof. Ed, Jealosy!!!! I've only been down to that weight one small block of years in the last 40. But, I'm on the way down, now, and hope to get there or lower. In the mean time, I can't think of any good reason why your G can't lose 35 pounds or more. I bet you have a panel full of heavy instruments that could be replaced with very light glass cockpit instruments. I'd guess you have upholstery and carpet that could be lightened. Has the belly been properly cleaned of all dirt? My mechanic did that as part of each annual so he could inspect every square inch of the skin - but it kept it clean and light. Is there more than one coat of paint? How about a lighter starter, alternator, battery? Money can replace a LOT of weight in aircraft. And, if it's electronically transferred, the weight of the money DOESN'T EVEN COUNT! All the best to you and the other lurkers with heavy aircraft. Ed _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Guess the weight must come off of me -Huh My "G" 1400 # gross weight Empty weight ............. 925 My weight.....................215 Passenger.....................175 14 / 15 gal fuel............ 85 (Two hours + reserve) ______________________ T/O approx weight.....1400# ........and truthfully I sometimes fly 5# over gross. The weight reduction can only be made by me going on a diet. (Gotta shed 25#) Prof. Ed
