Iceman21
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Iceman21
I am 6'5" and weigh 275lbs and I would like to here some good information concerning the struggles I am going to encounter when looking to getting my tailwheel endorsement and beginning aerobatic training.
Near me I have a host of available aircraft to get the training done. From a J3 to an Extra 300L. I have found only 1 weight and balance spread sheet for a Super Decathlon and the numbers didn't look to promising. With a 170lb instructor and myself it looks like we'd only be able to carry 18lbs of fuel in order to be in the aerobatic category.
I know that if there is a will there is a way and I have already lost 50lbs over the last few years and the number is decreasing, but I would like to know how limited I am going to be at my height and my current weight.
Near me I have a host of available aircraft to get the training done. From a J3 to an Extra 300L. I have found only 1 weight and balance spread sheet for a Super Decathlon and the numbers didn't look to promising. With a 170lb instructor and myself it looks like we'd only be able to carry 18lbs of fuel in order to be in the aerobatic category.
I know that if there is a will there is a way and I have already lost 50lbs over the last few years and the number is decreasing, but I would like to know how limited I am going to be at my height and my current weight.