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Old July 23rd 07, 02:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.owning
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Default Cessna's new LSA: "Skycatcher"

Vaughn Simon wrote:
I was sort of hoping for a more useful, useful load. With full
fuel and no accessories, you have capacity left for two mythical 170
pound pilots plus 6 pounds left over for headsets and sectionals. Or
is the 6 pounds for the engine oil?

Other than that, I like it so far.

Vaughn


Yeah, it's about 100#s heavier empty than a lot of the competition.