My wife is planning on taking a glider ride for her birthday. A friend of ours is the pilot. Asked him what maximum weight is for a passenger.He told me that if you weigh over 242 you have to take the 3 person glider. I guess this is a "mini goal". I have a month and a half to lose 10 lbs and ride in the 2 person glider. I know i'll make that goal, but i'm hoping it's the jump-start i need to real weight loss. I can't wait to fly!!!