Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: I need help

well I was off a bit it is 191 lbs not 196

my source is the CDC
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/healthcare/a/tallbutfat.htm


--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, John Price <japrice@...> wrote:
>
> Bikerider (I don't know your name)
> Maybe it's becauxe on your original post you called everyone out as being an
> "elitist" this certainly puts most people on edge and was an unfair comment.
> Also at 300 pounds there are plenty of options out there to train. Now I think
> you would agree you are in a distinct minority in that MOST people who weight
> 300 lbs plus even at 6 foot are not "all muscle". So leaving any qualifiers
> out you were most likely looking for that reaction.
> Also there are 400 lb'ers on here that do nothing but moan about the lack of
> accomodations for them and quite frankly I get tired of hearing the complaints
> from them.
> I also don't believe the "average adult male in the us has increased from
> 165lbs to 196 lbs" statement. There are plenty under 165 and not that many
> over 200 so to "average" 196 is a stretch. Yes our country is becoming more of
> an obese society but that shouldn't dictate a change. It's not 6 ft 300 lb
> adults who are "all muscle" that are causing the average adult to be heavier
> (whatever the average truly is).
> A lot of the LSA's have every bit as much useful load as a C-150/152.
> John
>
>
> On Monday, April 30, 2012 12:01:30 PM bikerider1959 wrote:
> > I love how everyone just assumed that i am a 400 lb couch potato getting
> > frustrated with the world no one even asked what my situation is. I am 6ft
> > and weigh 300 lbs. with a 42" waist.
> > I do 5 miles on the treadmill every day, I climb, I hike, I have hiked the
> > grand canyon rim to rim carrying an 80 lb pack. I weigh 300 lbs most of it
> > muscle,the lowest I have ever been in my adult life is 270lbs. losing the
> > weight is not an option because muscle does not burn like fat. I have found
> > that if I increase my exercise program too much I will actually lose inches
> > on my waist while gaining weight.
> >
> > and studying more really does not bother me two much since I am an engineer.
> > and have already completed the ground school portion for private pilot.
> >
> > no one asked any questions at all they just assumed.
> >
> > my contention is with the number of people out there who are bigger it is
> > time for the FAA to consider that since even the average adult male in the
> > us has increased from 165lbs to 196 lbs that they should base these thing
> > on a bit higher number like 2000lbs gross for light Sport to accommodate a
> > larger cross section of america. I see a lot of people complaining that
> > light sport is not bringing in as many new pilots to general aviation as it
> > was intended to perhaps this is one reason why.
> > --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Peter Walker <peterwalker58@>
> wrote:
> > > Hello Jimmy
> > >
> > > Â Thanks
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > >
> > > From: jimmyg51147 <james-galvin@>
> > >
> > > To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:13 PM
> > > Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: I need help
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > > Peter was not being an elitist. This is not a case of "My plane is
> > > bigger than your plane". He was trying to get across the point that LSA
> > > probably would not work for you and GA would be a better fit. LSA
> > > planes are limited to 2 people. You alone are almost 3 people. I would
> > > like to be a Hollywood heart throb. Although at 65 years old, slightly
> > > overweight, and gray hair I probably would not be able to pull it off.
> > > Let's see, I have 2 choices. Continue deluding myself or face reality.
> > > I think I'll go with reality. Try it, it's less frustrating. Jimmy
> > >
> > > --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, "bikerider1959" <paulwalter@>
> wrote:
> > > > so you're saying hey big guys, you have to have twice as many hours
> > > > , study more and get a medical before you can do what us thin guys
> > > > can do with less time and our drivers license.
> > > >
> > > > this elitist attitude is one of the things that has kept me from
> > > > even attempting to learn how to fly for 50 years, comments from
> > > > pilots like you might have a hard time fitting in the plane, and we
> > > > might not even be able to take off,or there is no way you could
> > > > ever pass the medical exam,and other comments when ever I would ask
> > > > questions about it. that made me feel inferior and forever afraid
> > > > of trying to get a medical certification. so Now I hear about the
> > > > new class of flying with a drivers license Medical requirement that
> > > > is intended to bring more new pilots into general aviation with
> > > > less cost to the individual. you would think that with all the talk
> > > > about the "Aviation Community" and the "Aviation Family" out there
> > > > that there would be more tolerance for peoples differences and more
> > > > help in trying to find ways for people to realize their dream of
> > > > flying, instead we have an elitist I am better than you fat boy
> > > > attitude. new pilots are fine as long as they fit into the Ken And
> > > > Barbie mold.> >
> > > > --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Peter Walker <peterwalker58@>
> wrote:
> > > > > Hello
> > > > >
> > > > > There is a class that allows a higher gross Its galled GA
> > > > > However the rules are different Some people just dont fit Light
> > > > > SportGet over it Peter
>



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