On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 23:14:32 GMT, Larry Dighera
wrote:

Here's a question for you: Why can't two pilots in an appropriately
equipped C-182 accomplish this mission (without a TFR)?

With approximately 1000lb of usable weight (1600lb empty, 2550lb max
takeoff), a C-182 is not fitting two men (call it 400lb), comms gear,
and all the surveillance gear (stabilised day and night obsevation
devices), while still leaving enough margins for fuel to make it worth
taking off.

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Peter Kemp

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