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Old January 11th 20, 12:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default 6'7" and looking for a glider

On Friday, January 10, 2020 at 12:08:25 PM UTC-6, Rob wrote:
I did not know that about Open Cirrus. I thought it was the same cockpit.

It was interesting that a number of ships I tried that everyone was certain I could fit in, I did fit just fine legroom-wise, but could not close the canopy.

I'm in the Houston area, and I have an airplane, so any excuse to go fly is very welcome. If anyone's got an Open Cirrus or Genesis 2 or maybe Discus 2b or Nimbus, or prety much anything for a tall guy in area, I'd love to check it out. What's for sale in the area?


Rob - as Tony mentioned up-thread, I have a Genesis 2 just south of you at GHSA that you are welcome to try on for size. Mine's not for sale, but I think there is one for sale in W&W. It's the largest glider cockpit I've seen.. I know for sure it'll fit 6'5" pilots and I'm pretty certain it'll fit you. I'm 5'11", so I am swimming around in the ship. Lots of room and comfortable. Good luck finding a ship and let me know if I can help.