It may be the seatbelt or anchor point structural limit and may not be
the W/B limit. It's derived from the JAR22 miniumum maximum
specification. Some airworthiness authorities do not recognize JAR22,
however they often do specify operating within the stated operating
manual/POH and placarded limits. Likewise, your insurance underwriter
might have some specific compliance limitations.

YMMV,

Frank Whiteley


Bruce Greef wrote:
BT wrote:
something I've not seen in all of the previous responses..
most of the foriegn built imported into the US gliders that I am familiar
with have a 110kg per seat loading.. that is 242 lbs US.

check the papers , w&b and max seat loading on anything you plan to buy

BT

"Jim" wrote in message
news:ca0Wg.1916$La2.1639@fed1read08...

I've been searching for a used sailplane for a month; most are
proportioned
for pilots not-so-large as me. Any recommendations for ships with
commodious
cockpit dimensions?
Jim Hultman
6'3" 240 lb.
Just call me 'Falstaffian".





Note that the 242lb is a seatbelt ultimate strength limit, not a weight and
balance issue. A little lead in the tail can sort that out easily.

Personally I doubt I would be interested in the difference between my seatbelt
failing at 15G or 14G, but if you want to fly a certified ship...