bigblockz8November 30, 2018, 12:11am
Hey folks! I am selling my 40hp Himax to a gentleman that is 6ft 4in. Is anybody of a similar height able to fit into the Himax? I am 5ft 8in and never had issue, but I am much shorter.
This gentleman is also ~230lbs. This leaves him with ~10-15lbs of fuel. Does anybody operate 10-15lbs over max on 40hp? I know that the gross on an experimental is basically a strongly recommended "suggestion" but it is set for good reason. Is there a significant structural danger to doing so?
I will say that I have been guilty of this 3 times in a C172's and a PA28R where I knew an extra 15lbs (always well within the CG envelope) on a good sized runway was not a huge risk. I am not condoning, nor will I encourage/suggest for him to do so. I am curious because I know the temptation is an easy decision for a new buyer and new pilot.
Any feedback is appreciated.
This gentleman is also ~230lbs. This leaves him with ~10-15lbs of fuel. Does anybody operate 10-15lbs over max on 40hp? I know that the gross on an experimental is basically a strongly recommended "suggestion" but it is set for good reason. Is there a significant structural danger to doing so?
I will say that I have been guilty of this 3 times in a C172's and a PA28R where I knew an extra 15lbs (always well within the CG envelope) on a good sized runway was not a huge risk. I am not condoning, nor will I encourage/suggest for him to do so. I am curious because I know the temptation is an easy decision for a new buyer and new pilot.
Any feedback is appreciated.