On Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:43:43 -0800, NW_Pilot wrote
(in article ):


"Jackal24" wrote in message
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"Kingfish" wrote in news:1170169409.257088.38610
@k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921

It was later reported FAA inspectors from the Juneau FSDO cited the
eagle for flying over gross and out of CG, as well as dropping an
object endangering those on the ground. The (slightly toasted) eagle's
defense that he was "Just looking to get some head" didn't wash with
the feds...


Some 135 operators up here are allowed to increase gross weight by 10 or
15
percent, but I bet that eagle was well over that. He was probably
operating
under part 91 anyway, so a gross weight increase is not allowed.


I fly over gross part 91! My next trip over the pond I am going to be
pushing 30% over.



Well, that is the explanation. The eagle was just taking on extra fuel for a
long overwater!

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Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor