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Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Conference paper

Mid Morning Concurrent Sessions: Consumer Perceptions in Aviation: Presentation: Effect of Passenger Weight Under-Estimations on Regional Aircraft Performance for the Most Obese States in America

Background: Obesity, at epidemic levels across the USA, has ramifications for safe aircraft operations. Increased passenger weight degrades aircraft performance and may lead to a loss of control.