 A giant for a glider
At 22:24 31 January 2007, T-Tree 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
>
6'5', K13s & K21. Its a bit of a squeeze but possible.
Tell him to wear thin soled shoes, not boots, and make
sure his straps are tight enough to stop his head from
cracking the canopy.
If he wears a parachute he will definitely be over
the max seat weight.
Ed.
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