Most of us use 1450lbs here in the USA. The FAA allows a ferry takeoff weight
of 1.25 to 1.5 of the certificates weight. This would be in smooth air. CG
would
be the determining factor. Fuel is mainly in this range, but the aux tank
may pull the CG aft. Id do a full flight plan along your planned route and
mark your CG as you use the fuel. Landing CG would be very important.
Once on landing the CG shifted aft when I put the landing gear and full to the
point of almost on pitch control. (Not in an Europa)
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> 1. 04:47 AM - Mtow+ (William Daniell)
> 2. 06:34 AM - Re: Mtow+ (Roland)
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> From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
> Subject: Europa-List: Mtow+
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> What is the maximum mtow that anyone has flown with?
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> I am looking at the trip to usa.
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> Aircraft without fuel weighs 930.
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> Co pilot, pilot and 17 gals weigh 470. My aux tank with pump and 10.5
> gals weighs 75 lbs will be strapped to the wing tie bar up against the main
> tank.
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> So we have 930+545=1485. Add liferaft 8 lbs and odd and ends and itll be
> a smidgen over 1500.
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> I have flown with 1400lbs taking off at 8500 so I am sure that itll take
> off.
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> What the opinion of the group on this? Anyone have any experience? Does
> anyone foresee issues?
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> Will
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> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Mtow+
> From: "Roland" <schmidtroland@web.de>
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> Hello Will,
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> I have the MTOM increase to 1450lbs (which I appreciate very much) and have
> flown
> with this (2 men up inclusive parachutes, complete camping gear in the baggage
> bay and full fuel) several times. The Europa handles this without any
> problems.
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> Just be aware, that you'll need a longer take off run and have a higher stall
speed
> - for obvious reasons.
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> No experience >1450lbs however.
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> Regards and have a safe flight
> Roland
> PH-ZTI
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