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Old April 23rd 08, 01:23 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default Should I be scared -- C172 over Gross

Dave Doe writes:

How would that happen, given you are (see OP) 75 or 100 pound overweight
- COG is not mentioned, so assume we're inside the envelope (fwd/aft
envelope).


Not enough lift.

The military routinely operate 'overweight' - they can not achieve the
climb-out angle required by civilian flight.


The military takes risks that are not acceptable for civilian aircraft.