"Anthony W" wrote in message
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Bob Kuykendall wrote:
On Feb 13, 11:57 am, Anthony W wrote:

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So let me get this straight. Unlike in powered flight, pilot weight isn't
a problem? So guys like Chuck S. and myself could fly one of these?

Tony

If only it were that simple...

Water ballast is typically carried in the wings so to not stress the airframe
and wing root connections (remember, the wings are removable with minimal to
no tools - just to complicate the situation). The maximum design load for
the cockpit is usually not that high - I see a target weight for the HP-24 of
300 pounds. And, unlike water ballast, you can't perform do-it-youself
lyposuction to shed weight if the day gets a little weak and you are having
trouble making it back home. The glide angle is the same, but at higher
weights, the higher sink rate means you need stronger lift to regain
altitude.

Ain't no such thing as a free lunch, eh?

Plus, if you are serious about performance, then you end up with a cockpit
that is often a bit tight for plus size individuals - dunno how roomy the
HP-24 is.

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