On Feb 1, 11:06 am, "Maciek" wrote:
PW-5 - 121 lbs
A friend of mine, who had similar problem, used to carry a little bag filled
with sand (made by her mother;-), which placed under her...you know where,
added some extra lbs (even 20 ). One thing you should do if you use this
solution is to make sure, that the sand never gets out into the cockpit - it
may cause seizing of some mechanisms and it can end badly. Better if you
raplace sand with some stones (less comfortable, but more safety)

Maciek



PW-5 as an One Class Design by definition must acomodate the pilots in
widest range of weights. The gross weight of all mashines at the grid
must be the same, adjusted to the heaviest pilot in the competition.
It has two system of balasts. Four removable weights in tail, which
you add when the (pilots + parachute) is over 167 lbs as far as to
231 lbs. We also have eight small compartments under the removable
pilots sit pan, where you can put eight 10 lbs bags of lead shot. With
all begs in place firmly secured and no tail balast you could be as
light as 81 lbs with a parachute. Preatty wide range and very
safe. :-)
Richard