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22 Apr 2022 17:28 #1 by Larry Snyder
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You can try to slim down your airplane. I removed an old WW II era attitude indicator and lost 17 pounds! I removed all instruments except those required and the Venturi and used my GPS and phone for information. Went to an alternator. You can also go to a lightweight starter and battery. I’ll bet you can remove most of the 80 pounds difference. And you know, burning 5 gallons an hour means that every hour of flight you are 30 pounds lighter!

The advantage of light sport? You need no medical other than your driver’s license.

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22 Apr 2022 17:19 #2 by John Farrell
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Considering an ERcoupe which is" light sport
" (1320lbs).  Just sold my ERcoupe 1948 415E with GW of 1400 and EW 936.  I could carry myself (205) and about 14 gallons of fuel and a passenger weighing 205 and be at 1433.  C-85 old engine.  With a light sport GW of 1320 lbs,  I figure it would be difficult to carry a passenger  who weighs more than 120 lbs. and have more than 10 gallons in the tanks.   Would appreciate any comments/ experience of other long time ERcoupe light sport folks in loading your planes.   Also,  what's the advantage of light sport as far as the FAA regs go?  

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