garykemp

On Feb 7, 7:41 pm, smpawl...@ wrote:
> I am very very close to your student's size and weight. I have no
> problem fitting in an ASK-21 front or rear, although I prefer the
> rear. I've never flown an ASK-13. I fly an LS-3a and have the rudder
> pedals one notch back from full forward. I would remove my seatback if
> I could but the shoulder belts are attached to the seatback bracket.
> Regardless, I still am able to wear a Wedge Softie parachute.
>
> All the best,
> Steve
>
> On Jan 31, 2:18 pm, "t-tree" <tia_che...@m> wrote:
>
> > Hi please can someone help.
>
> > I am looking to find a suitable aircraft/club for a male ab initio
> > with no prior experience.
> > However he is 6'4 and 231lbs (16.5 stone) though medium build. and I
> > am uncertain that he will be able to fit into the front of a K13 for
> > instruction.
> > Does anyone know of anyone of similar height and build that has learnt
> > to fly a glider and if so was it a K13/21 etc?
>
> > Thanks

I am 6'3" and 250 lbs wear a size 50 coat, have owned, Schweizer 1-34,
1-35, Pegasus (seat pan out), Nimbus 3 (seat pan out) have flown ASH
25, Ventus 2, LS-4, K-21, Grob, K-8, standard Cirrus and numerous
other aircraft, best idea is go to a large club and sit in some.