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Re: Europa-List: Perspective Europa XS purchase - Questions for the grou

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Perspective Europa XS purchase - Questions for the group
From: Bill and Sue <bill.sue@orcon.net.nz>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:05:27
I am 6'2" and 203 lbs.
Am very comfortable and do not feel constrained for room.

Mono XS
914 Airmaster
535hrs

Sue & Bill


Steven Janicki wrote:
> 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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