I'm going to be a first time builder soon and recently learned about the ER fuel tanks offered by Sky Designs. I really like the idea of the added range these ER tanks would provide but I'm concerned about the reduction in useful load.
The problem is my passenger and I weight 410lbs combined. I believe this would put me at or near max passenger weight with full fuel with the standard tanks. The extended range tanks would add an additional ~108lbs of fuel and put me over gross weight if I had anything in the baggage compartment.
I don't really need four seats which is why I chose the RV-14 but now I'm thinking the RV-10 might be a better fit because of the higher useful load.
Thoughts?
The problem is my passenger and I weight 410lbs combined. I believe this would put me at or near max passenger weight with full fuel with the standard tanks. The extended range tanks would add an additional ~108lbs of fuel and put me over gross weight if I had anything in the baggage compartment.
I don't really need four seats which is why I chose the RV-14 but now I'm thinking the RV-10 might be a better fit because of the higher useful load.
Thoughts?