How embarrassing!

William W. Plummer wrote:

Please don't lie or try to be coy. Simply show him the weight and
balance calculation and explain how his weight rules him out for the
plane. Do you think he is unaware of his weight? That's silly.


I whole heartedly agree with you on this. I have been in the position
where the natural tendency or would be to make an excuse or lie, instead
the person I was dealing with was straight forwarded, polite and very
honest. I came away from that experience with a great deal of respect
for that person.

However, first I would try to find some plane you could take him up in
even if you have to rent it.

--
Chris W

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More important, explaining the W&B will help the reporters understand
the limitations of various aircraft, and bring a modicum of
common sense to the discussions.

Well, I still believe in the Chocolate Curmudgeon, too!

(That's the job the Easter Bunny has the other 50 weeks of the year).