Don't forget to subtract the wheel and gear weight. 80 lbs would be a safe number. Probably closer to 100 depending on tail wheel and tires used.
Don't forget to subtract the wheel and gear weight. 80 lbs would be a safe number. Probably closer to 100 depending on tail wheel and tires used.
If you want to carry insurance on the the airplane during your granddaughter's training you might want to check on that first. Insurance on student pilots in experimentals can be tricky to find. Add in "light sport" and the insurance company eyebrows may raise even more.
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