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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