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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Ka6e for Tall Pilots
Ah-ha. Now we are getting there. I will be in touch Eric.
At 12:32 09 September 2020, Eric Munk wrote: Schleicher has TN16 which details mods for taller pilots. The Dutch mod was extensive rebuild of the front fuselage, basically 10 cm longer nose from main bulkhead forward. Done through local approval by GWL. 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 |
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Low Tow v Normal Tow
Can anyone point me in the direction of getting figures for tug upsets
worldwide. I am particularly interested in the figures for Australia comparing them with the rest of the world. Ideally I would like figures for the total aerotows completed by country as well as the tug upset figures to be able to make a statistical comparison. |
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17/09/2020 rasp
rasp forecast almost nil convection, 15-20knts ENE at Kenley we had
streets giving straight line lift of 4-6 m/s almost all day, cruising east to Biggin Hills's ATZ to watch the biz jets fly there landing circuit then back down wind to M25 J7 at 80 and 90 knts in a Grob 103!!! Why did rasdp have it so wrong??? |
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