Hello Helen, when the aircraft has FULL Fuel there is a leftover payload for pilot and passenger of 460 pounds, you have got to be a pretty fat instructor if this is a concern.
Also its important to note that the aircraft is designed for the full 600 Kg (1320 lbs) payload limit for the LSA category and is registered at this maximum takeoff weight in a large number of countries that accept the LSA category but do not have the restrictions that are in place in the USA market.
The maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft is reduced slightly in the US market so it can meet the stall requirements with zero flap. So the aircraft is capable of another 100 pounds payload in other markets around the world but it is restricted in the USA. You have got to agree with me however that 460 pounds payload is more than adequate when the aircraft is carrying full fuel. I would be interested in seeing comparisons with other aircraft because I know they don't carry any more.....
--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Helen Woods <Helen_Woods@...> wrote:
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> Any plans to up the gross weight an hence the useful load? Right now its
> yet another offering of a "solo trainer".
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> Helen
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