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>People are too heavy now, the 152 sized plane is no longer used as much because 2x 200lb adults will put it over it's max takeoff weight if the gas is topped o
by grepfru_it 4y ago
>People are too heavy now, the 152 sized plane is no longer used as much because 2x 200lb adults will put it over it's max takeoff weight if the gas is topped off or something.
Why would you fly with full fuel tanks while taking lessons? However, your comment is correct that 152 is horribly underpowered
- Pasorrijer 4y agoSafety purposes. If you're away from the school, a student gets off course, bad weather, etc, they would much rather you have extra fuel than too little. It's also dependent on what's being flown. Sometimes they will fly with less for weight and balance.
- wkat4242 4y agoAlso condensation in the tanks. Keeping them topped off helps prevent that.