Cockpit floor weight limit

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DaveB
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

Post by DaveB »

Trying to get the BF50 on Plane is like passing gas to your loved one. :(
As far as getting 1000 lb crew members in cockpit is just fine under 6 knots.
Hope They have a Headwind ! :(
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Johnacuda wrote:Wow, I'm 5' 4" and 160. Single-handing, I am starting to understand some of the variables that help my BF50 pop my :macx: up on a plane so easily.
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

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General Aviation manufacturers use the FAA standard passenger weight of 170 lbs in their specs. I would assume that boat manufacturers use something like that as a guideline. In the case of an extra heavy adult, it would make sense to distribute the weight evenly. :)
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

Post by grnwtrcruzn »

DaveB wrote:Trying to get the BF50 on Plane is like passing gas to your loved one. :(
As far as getting 1000 lb crew members in cockpit is just fine under 6 knots.
Hope They have a Headwind ! :(
Dave
hahaha.... we did have a headwind and fortunately a 90hp. It managed to get us up around 20mph 8) .... I did make sure and treat her to some seafoam after :wink:
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

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Well I must say this thread has made me feel very positive (even if short for my weight!), so much so, that I think I might just have another donut 8)
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

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JohnCFI wrote:Well I must say this thread has made me feel very positive (even if short for my weight!), so much so, that I think I might just have another donut 8)
Take 2, (they're small). Then pass the box, I'm hungry. :D
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

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Johnacuda wrote:
JohnCFI wrote:Well I must say this thread has made me feel very positive (even if short for my weight!), so much so, that I think I might just have another donut 8)
Take 2, (they're small). Then pass the box, I'm hungry. :D
Done......
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Re: Cockpit floor weight limit

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JohnCFI wrote:
Johnacuda wrote:
JohnCFI wrote:Well I must say this thread has made me feel very positive (even if short for my weight!), so much so, that I think I might just have another donut 8)
Take 2, (they're small). Then pass the box, I'm hungry. :D
Done......
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Awesome, coffee is on me
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