Originally Posted by
ConnectionPilot
Usually depends on the time of year...when winter weights are used, its harder to get on. During the summer, its a bit easier, but not much. Ballasts are usually needed to move the CG more rearward.
And......If they don't have ballast availabe, and the ground folks loose
40 firggin bags, you (the jumpseater) along with a few pax are gonna be off the plane...