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> It is common for flight operations in the wilderness to have the take-off weight close to the maximum. It is common for the majority of flights in general to
by t0mas88 2y ago
> It is common for flight operations in the wilderness to have the take-off weight close to the maximum.
It is common for the majority of flights in general to have take-off weight close to the maximum, not just bush flying.
The same goes for the remark that "center or gravity was close to the forward limit", that sounds like a risk but it is not. If it's exactly at the limit, that's fine and perfectly safe to fly. If it's over the limit, it's illegal to fly.
- buildsjets 2y agoIt is not uncommon for flight operations in the wilderness to be up to 15% heavier than the certified maximum limit, and still be perfectly legal. Relevant regulation: 14 CFR § 91.323 - https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-91/subpart-D/section-91.323 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F...
- t0mas88 2y agoInteresting, tnx. We don't have such a general exception in EASA. Only possible with a special permit and a lot of paperwork for a ferry flight or similar.
- buildsjets 2y agoIt's magical how the airframe gets 15% stronger just by arriving in Alaska!