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March 22nd 21, 08:19 AM
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Glider for heavy Pilot
On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2:55:24 AM UTC+13, Hank Nixon wrote:
We are looking at what gliders may be suitable for heavy pilots. Gross weight, max mass of non lifting components, and forward CG limits. Subject pilot weighs 280 lb. Ant experience out there? Thx UH I know it is not a early solo glider but there have been a number of Nimbus 2 (A model, all flying tail,big cockpit) advertised over the years in Europe with 130kg cockpit loads, my own nimbus, my engineer says that 136kg in cockpit would fit in the envelope + another 20kgs in the fuselage . Straps and anchorages are the issue , depends on your local CAA FAA etc rules Gary 
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