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Airframes => Single Seaters => XL => Topic started by: TomM on May 18, 2023, 10:51:44 AM

Title: XL and pilot size
Post by: TomM on May 18, 2023, 10:51:44 AM

 Hi, just a general question. I’m 6 foot 2 inches and 215 pounds. Would I be comfortable in an xl ?

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: Sweet B on May 18, 2023, 11:32:59 AM

Well, I'm 6'3" @260lbs and I fit comfortably. However it's not a graceful entry or exit. 

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: Kamcoman77 on May 18, 2023, 01:45:19 PM

Les is a big man. Here is a neat video of entering an XL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxRC2yOUYsU

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 19, 2023, 08:41:03 AM

I'm 5'8" 180, with short legs that barely reach the ground.  O:-) There is no way I can get in that way with the big wheels for prop clearance. I have to go in ass first and sort of lift my body in with my right hand on the left cabane, and left on the "door" frame. It's not graceful, either.. :) but where there is a will there is a way.

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: TomM on May 19, 2023, 10:28:48 AM

Thank you for the relies. Watching many videos it appears tight. I know a few builders have raised the wing an inch.

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: CHARLES DEBOER on May 19, 2023, 09:00:27 PM

Contact Leonard Milholland about the changes he recommends for raising the wing. It's a good thing.

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: TUNDRAbilly on March 26, 2024, 06:36:57 PM

6'2" 250#
Lenard  approved 4 inch in height for less,, so I don't see how that would change for anyone else

Title: Re: XL and pilot size
Post by: kalazzerx on April 01, 2024, 03:55:03 PM

mounting wing mounts on lower part of spars also helps a lot - this is well documented also.