Originally Posted by
atr42flyer
80lbs is over the fudge factor? really on any given day airliners take off thousands of pounds overweight, when you think about it per the FAA the avg airline passenger weighs only 175lbs and their bags only weigh 30lbs each. I am sure your little cessna would have handled 80lbs pounds over just fine. I am with the boss on this one get the job done. rookie
Are you serious? The fact that you think that the airplane could have handled the extra weight is the issue here is concerning. He made a decision regarding the safe operation of the flight and he stuck to it. Sounds like he's got the character to be captain that others sorely lack...