Trainer options for Big, (and fat), guys

drguya,

You are missing the point.

JAR-22 says that the manufactures must design the aircraft to take AT LEAST a 242 pound pilot.

JAR-22 does not say the manufactures can not design to a heavier pilot. They just don't bother.

Marc is not trying to "rationalize" anything. He is placing the blame on the manufactures, not the JAR.

Todd
3S

The real point is that the maximum weight is what is stated in the aircraft flight manual, no matter what the JAR22 written standards for certification are. I understand that a JAR22 aircraft must be designed to allow a pilot up to 242 pounds (including the chute). But, that in no way says that a JAR22 aircraft is allowed to fly with a pilot weighing more than 242 pounds..

This started out as a discussion about what the options are for a pilot who weighs more than 242 pounds.

Pretty much...not many.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:51:22 PM UTC-4, wrote:

This started out as a discussion about what the options are for a pilot who weighs more than 242 pounds.

Pretty much...not many.

That's for sure.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:51:22 PM UTC-4, wrote:
This started out as a discussion about what the options are for a pilot who weighs more than 242 pounds.

As of 2008, 10-15% of USA residents weigh over 240 lbs. (M/F ages 20-70)

https://www.census.gov/compendia/sta...es/12s0209.pdf