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Richard_Pottorff(at)msn.c
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 Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject: Europa Fit Test trip report |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hi All,
Martin, who lives in Wichita bases his Europa in an Augusta Municipal Airport hangar. He was good enough to let me sit in his plane this afternoon. It is very nicely done, and I appreciated the opportunity. I was looking forward to fitting into it.
Unfortunately, I didn't fit. I'm giving my measurements so others can judge accordingly. I'm 6'3", 210 lbs. I have a 44 inch chest and 34 inch inseam. I also have broad shoulders.
I needed 4 more inches of headroom, 4 more inches of leg room, and 4 more inches on each side of the cabin (so it would be symmetrical) of shoulder room. There are semi-easy fixes for the head and leg room issues, but not so easy for the shoulder room issues.
In summary, I like the plane, its specifications, and the quick assembly/disassembly features, but I don't fit so I need to keep looking.
Thanks again Martin.
CAVCU all,
Rick
Richard Pottorff
(C) 408 747 7286
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georgepowell(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: Europa Fit Test trip report |
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Rick:
I would not gainsay your actual sitting in the aircraft to determine fit; I did the same thing at Oshkosh in 2003. However, I am 6' 4", 200 lbs., with a 44" chest and while snug, the cockpit of the XS does fit me. (The fit is much like my Honda S2000, but with less shoulder room.) I flew the factory demonstrator a few times, and found it to be comfortable.
I do not have the Hi-Top mod, but do have the factory-made widening of the door sill at the shoulder. I will probably use the bubble mod on the door glass. I also plan to use one of the common mods to the center tunnel (I have a tri-gear) to allow for more hip room.
Good luck with whatever plane you choose!
George Powell
Visit - www.EuropaOwners.org
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