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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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SteveInMD said: I was just on Fly BVI and they were more concerned about the volume of bags we had than the weight. Apparently the limiting factor depends on the type of plane you are on. We were on a Cessna 404 which I guess handles weight pretty well. It depends how much fuel is onboard and where the plane is going. With full fuel the total weight of bags and people cannot exceed 701 lbs. The exact formulas and variables are far greater than anyone can count. With no fuel on a good day with a long runway that same plane could get off the ground with more than 2,500lbs packed aboard.
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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I just flew seaborne SJU-EIS round trip. I was never asked my weight. ( whew!)
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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Just curious...why not? As a woman I have no problem with people knowing how much I weigh. We (him and me) have always been happy to tell the Puddle Jumpers' check-in staff our actual weight, to ensure aircraft balance/safety etc.
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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3 years ago my wife and I were in SJU on line for the Cape Air check in. The woman in front of us(who was a bit broad in the beam) was asked her weight. She replied "On a BAD day, 119". My wife turns to me and whispers "Today must be an absolute nightmare for her". <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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As a large woman I do not like to tell my weight but when they have asked it has been face to face at the counter and discrete. Once out on the tarmac the pilot will assign seats to everyone to balance the load from side to side and front to back. He does this by eye. Hope this helps. Have a great trip!
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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Prospector said: As a large woman I do not like to tell my weight but when they have asked it has been face to face at the counter and discrete. Once out on the tarmac the pilot will assign seats to everyone to balance the load from side to side and front to back. He does this by eye. Hope this helps. Have a great trip! We have flown many small planes, both regional and private charters and the staff was always discreet. (I learned to get over the embarrassment....) I suspect they probably know when someone isn't "accurate" in their own weight estimate. And yes, the pilots due visually evaluate people sometimes, other times we were told to sit wherever we wanted.
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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HillsideView said: 3 years ago my wife and I were in SJU on line for the Cape Air check in. The woman in front of us(who was a bit broad in the beam) was asked her weight. She replied "On a BAD day, 119". My wife turns to me and whispers "Today must be an absolute nightmare for her". <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> That's just hilarious!
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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Prospector said: As a large woman I do not like to tell my weight but when they have asked it has been face to face at the counter and discrete. Once out on the tarmac the pilot will assign seats to everyone to balance the load from side to side and front to back. He does this by eye. Hope this helps. Have a great trip! Yes, that is very helpful!
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Re: Weight Question for Flight to Beef?
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Deepcut said: I have a pretty good understanding as I am a pilot (private plane) and also a bariatric surgeon. Weight and balance is critical for flying and experience allows you to just know (from many previous calculations), that weight and balance is not an issue. Other times needs more distribution by moving largest passengers forward/backward. It is important to be discreet and explain safety aspect of proper loading. I ask my passengers (wife included) "weight including your carry on bags".
As a bariatric surgeon, I can typically estimate weight very closely, especially larger people. I also know how often my patients report being hurt by insenitive comments, especially in public.
As a sailor, we face the same weight/balance issues , usually when getting into dingy... however this is evident to all and passenger tend to distribute themselves to balance the "ship" without much instruction. That is so interesting. I'm so glad I asked the question. I'm sure people appreciate you considering their feelings. I also like how you ask people their weight, including their carry on bags.
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