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
OK...let's break this down.
Single engine vs. twin jet
Engine out climb demonstrated vs. glide ratio with the only engine out
Follow the FAR's vs. some right seat wizard calling him a "rookie."
We can all pretty clearly see who the ROOKIE is here and who the PROFESSIONAL is.
Don't know who you fly for, but I pity the Captains who have to fly with you. I'd take the "kid" in the 172 as my right seat any day over someone who thinks like you do.