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Old September 25th 06, 04:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Chris Reed[_1_]
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Default What do you think of KA 6CR?

I've flown a K6Cr - 6'1", 180 lbs, 33" inside leg. I was an exact fit.
Lovely glider to fly, but had I been much bigger I don't think I could
have managed it.

However, if you're long bodied, rather than long legged, you might be
OK. Same issue for the weight - if it's on your shoulders you might not
fit, if lower down you could be fine!

Maybe you could find one locally and ask the owner if you could sit in it?

Dave K wrote:
I've flown a K6E and I'm 6' and fitted in fine. I thought of buying a
CR off a friend, but they just said I wouldn't fit, so didn't even sit
in it - try a K6E apparently they are bigger.

Dave Kearns

Jim wrote:

I'm looking for an inexpensive sailplane & see a few KA 6CR's for
sale, all
including enclosed trailer for around $7,000. A 1-26 would have been
OK, but
there aren't any right now. I'm not sure I'd fit in a KA 6 at 6'3" & over
200 lb. Also; how about maintaining a wooden sailplane? Does one need
to be
a woodworker to keep the KA 6CR flying?
Jim Hultman
Santa Barbara, CA