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bill.sue(at)orcon.net.nz
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: Perspective Europa XS purchase - Questions for the group

I am 6'2" and 203 lbs.

 Am very comfortable and do not feel constrained for room.

 

 Mono XS

 914 Airmaster

 535hrs

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 Steven Janicki wrote: [quote]         Hello All,

    

   I am considering the purchase of a completed and flying Europa XS. I have corresponded with the seller and exchanged information, pictures, etc, everything looks fine so far. We are separated by several states and thus I don't have the option of driving over to see the airplane in person. My remaining concern is if I can fit comfortably in the airplane. I am 6', tall in the torso, sitting bolt upright on the floor I measure my head at 38". My weight is 210 lbs. I have read what I could find on this e-mail list as well as the Internet and the concensus is that 6' - 6' 1" is about max height for comfort. I would appreciate any additional input from current flyers / builders.

    

   I can't find the specific measurements of the cockpit from seat bottom to top of the cockpit, nor am I able to find the amount of recline the seatback has. Both would have been useful to make some measurements against and get a better approximation as to how much room there is in the cockpit. Anyone have these or can point me to a source?

    

   My previous airplane was a Lancair 320 which appears to have about the same amount of shoulder and head room as the Europa XS? Also, I live in Northern California, Cameron Park, so if there is anyone near me or in the Bay Area building or has a completed XS I would appreciate the opportunity to try the airplane on for size. Also, any Europa XS CFI's in the area?

    

   I really admire the Europa and to me it is the ultimate airplane with a great balance of features and efficiency. Of course I need to fit in the airplane comfortably!

    

   Thank's in advance for your help!

    

 Regards,

   

 Steven   

   

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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject: Perspective Europa XS purchase - Questions for the group

Steven

As you've realized, torso height is the issue here. You can aleviate 

this by sitting with your butt further forward and knees higher. I once 

modded an XS for a guy who was 6'5, I extended the footwells a bit and 

moved the rudder pedals forward, also lowered the thigh supports and 

made them butt shaped. I have not yet been offered a ride in this 

airplane ( it has been sold unfinished twice but is now flying) but on 

the ground it was superbly comfortable for me, (5'10 and shrinking with 

bitter experience and age {{)

You will find the Europa less unforgiving than a Lancair 320, one of the 

few airplanes that the nose goes up when you stall, (unless you have the 

big Australian tail) Ever wondered why accidents increased around 40 

hours. My guess, guys with a bit of experience with their airplane 

starting to go for the numbers on landing? (imho and a guess.)

Graham,



Steven Janicki wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hello All,

  

 I am considering the purchase of a completed and flying Europa XS. I 

 have corresponded with the seller and exchanged information, pictures, 

 etc, everything looks fine so far. We are separated by several states 

 and thus I don't have the option of driving over to see the airplane in 

 person. My remaining concern is if I can fit comfortably in the 

 airplane. I am 6', tall in the torso, sitting bolt upright on the floor 

 I measure my head at 38". My weight is 210 lbs. 

 Thank's in advance for your help!

  

 Regards,

 

 Steven

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