Test flight ballast ideas?

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Any suggestions or sources?

I assume that you need something less than 200# in the front seat. It
would be nice if you could find a container about the diameter of a human torso
(trash can?), fill it with heavy "stuff" and strap it in place right on the seat
to avoid building something special. If necessary, remove the seat cushions to
make more room and use just the seat frame. Borrow some scrap lead from a tire
shop? It it possible to strap a suitcase in the luggage area?

Use your imagination! I once made a glider seat ballast by sewing $20.00
worth of penny rolls into an old pillow case.

Vaughn