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First Union Securities, Inc.
Due to my weight problem, I searched the archives for information on
increasing the gross weight of my 360. I'd like to revisit the topic to see
whether I can fly beyond the pattern with any my 175 pound friends! Here is
what I have concluded from reading the archives. Please correct me if I
mistate anything, and warn me if I am headed down a dangerous path...
For starters, I will state the obvious: I built a pig, and I am trying
desperately to find more generous (but still safe) limits to make it a
two-place plane. I don't have a CG problem, so I will avoid that
discussion...
1. Lancair's recommended gross is currently 1765 with a landing gross of
1665
2. A homebuilder ultimately determines the gross weight of the airplane
3. Some builders have opined that Ong debongers may improve the durability
of the undercarriage (also mentioned in a Lancair SB about bent gear legs)
4. The higher the gross, the less "g's" the airframe can handle (note: I
have NO intention of doing aerobatic type flight)
5. There are some builders who discussed using gross weights in the
mid-1800 pound range, and at least one who mentioned 2000 pounds.
I do want to increase the gross weight of the plane and gross landing
weight. I am thinking about 1900 and 1800, respectively (it allows a decent
range). I know this is backwards thinking - I shouldn't be increasing gross
weights because of my build weight - but I am.
How would such a change impact the plane? Should I change (mentally or
documented) any limitations? Won't this be better from an insurance and FAA
standpoint (i.e.. if I were to crash over gross, couldn't my insurance or
license be impacted vs. being under gross with new limits?).
Any and all thoughts will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
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