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Richard_Pottorff(at)msn.c
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: Try a Europa XS on for size?

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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hi,

  

 I'm considerably larger than the FAA standard pilot - 6'3", 210 or so lbs.  I'm seriously considering building a Europa XL, but after reading a CAFÉ  Foundation Europa Classic APR, I'm concerned there might not be enough leg and  head room. Shoulder room shouldn't be a problem; I'm taking flying lessons in a  Cessna 172, and it only has a 40" wide cockpit. I'm jammed against the door, but  its not uncomfortable.

  

 I'm currently in Wichita, KS, and occasionally rent airline seats for the  ride back to my real home in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA area). So, any  builders local to either area that have enough of the fuselage finished for me  to check out my fit in an XS that would let me sit in it for a couple of  minutes?

  

 Thanks,

  

  

 Richard Pottorff

(C) 408 747 7286



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MJKTuck(at)cs.com
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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject: Try a Europa XS on for size?

Hi Richard,



I live on the east side of Wichita and have my Europa based in Augusta 9 

miles east. It first flew in 1999 so you are more than welcome to sit in 

it. You might also consider the 'high top' version which the Europa 

Company also offers which provides a little more headroom. I'm 5 ft 10 

and there is 3-4 inches clearance but then I have some pretty thick seat 

cushions.



Give me a call sometime on 316-685-4275.



Also take a look at the website: http://ourworld.cs.com/MJKTuck



Regards,

Martin Tuck

N152MT

Wichita, Kansas

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avgashead(at)btinternet.c
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:16 am Post subject: Try a Europa XS on for size?

Hi Richard, I’m 6’5’’ and did a high top mod on mine and now have the option of adding extra padding to lift my head up to the cockpit roof. From new the factory offer this mod or (as mine) you can introduce this mod on a part built kit. Also Ian Rickard has introduced the high top/low top mod which is the best of both worlds. Contact him through the forum.  

     

Richard Scanlan  

   

  

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Hi,  

    

   

    

I'm considerably larger than the FAA standard pilot - 6'3", 210 or so lbs. I'm seriously considering building a Europa XL, but after reading a CAFÉ Foundation Europa Classic APR, I'm concerned there might not be enough leg and head room. Shoulder room shouldn't be a problem; I'm taking flying lessons in a Cessna 172, and it only has a 40" wide cockpit. I'm jammed against the door, but its not uncomfortable.  

    

   

    

I'm currently in Wichita, KS, and occasionally rent airline seats for the ride back to my real home in Silicon Valley (San   Jose, CA area). So, any builders local to either area that have enough of the fuselage finished for me to check out my fit in an XS that would let me sit in it for a couple of minutes?  

    

   

    

Thanks,  

    

   

    

   

    

Richard Pottorff

 (C) 408 747 7286  

  

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carl(at)flyers.freeserve.
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:20 am Post subject: Try a Europa XS on for size?

Hi,

  

 I am 6' 3" and 196 lbs (14st) and have a standard original  classic Europa. Never had a problem with legroom and when seated there is a at  least an inch between my head (including headsets) and the canopy at the nearest  point.

  

 Im in the UK though so cant help with a test  ride.

  

 Carl Pattinson

 G-LABS

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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:34 am Post subject: Try a Europa XS on for size?

Richard

depends on body/leg length ratio. Long legs are a bit of a problem.

Graham



Richard Pottorff wrote:

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 Hi,

  

 I'm considerably larger than the FAA standard pilot - 6'3", 210 or so 

 lbs. I'm seriously considering building a Europa XL, but after reading a 

 CAFÉ Foundation Europa Classic APR, I'm concerned there might not be 

 enough leg and head room. Shoulder room shouldn't be a problem; I'm 

 taking flying lessons in a Cessna 172, and it only has a 40" wide 

 cockpit. I'm jammed against the door, but its not uncomfortable.

  

 I'm currently in Wichita, KS, and occasionally rent airline seats for 

 the ride back to my real home in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA area). So, 

 any builders local to either area that have enough of the fuselage 

 finished for me to check out my fit in an XS that would let me sit in it 

 for a couple of minutes?

  

 Thanks,

  

  

 Richard Pottorff

 (C) 408 747 7286

 

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