Another E glider concept

Yes, there is little to be done other than structural work. I last
flew a Ka6e in 1970. I loved it. There is a mod that extends the
nose and remounts the rudder pedals. I am seeking details. I’m
not sure it is practical, but time will tell! I am hopeful that as one
Ka6e has been modified, there might be a case for “grandfather
rights� for the modification.
At 01:42 09 September 2020, Michael Opitz wrote:
At 19:21 08 September 2020, Kilo 58 wrote:
Some time ago, I read about a Dutch Ka6e that had been
modified
for tall pilots. I am 6 foot 5 inches (197 cm) tall. I can’t find
th

article to follow-up on what modifications were done and what
height Pilot could be accommodated. If anyone knows about
this,
I would be grateful for a few hints



We had a Ka.6E when I was young. To fit my 6'2" frame into it,
we
made a new instrument panel with high leg cut-outs and
extended
the center part down to the floor to make it a pedestal (to
accommodate the now displaced instruments). Then, the seat
back
was removed and we found a parachute rigger who packed our
chute
in a triangular wedge shape that sat on top of the wheel well.
With
those modifications, I barely fit. I don't know if if one can
squeeze
enough more from that to fit someone who is 6'5" though.

RO