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LS-4 For Sale
On Feb 1, 10:59*am, AK wrote:
On Feb 1, 10:54*am, wrote: LS-4 FOR SALE: 1982 LS-4, ser. # 4209, N30RD, only 462.8 flight hours. *NDH. Standard category certified. *Complete logs and manuals. Blue tint canopy. *Narrow panel for tall pilots. What is the fit like in an LS-4 for a 6'2" 215 lb. pilot? Jeff |
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I think the seller is taller than that. I don't see you having a
problem fitting in or being comfortable. Charlie What is the fit like in an LS-4 for a 6'2" 215 lb. pilot? Jeff |
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On Feb 12, 10:10*am, wrote:
On Feb 1, 10:59*am, AK wrote: What is the fit like in an LS-4 for a 6'2" 215 lb. pilot? Jeff Jeff - I'm 6'1" and 210 lbs. I flew an LS-4 at Minden last year and found the fit to be fine. LS gliders are a little narrower than some older gliders; but the LS-3 and LS-4 cockpits are roomier than some of the later models of LS aircraft. I found the ergonomics of the LS-4 to be superior to the Discus/Ventus. In fact, I'd say that next to my DG-300 I think the LS-4 had the best ergonomics out of the glider's I've flown (which includes an SZD-55, Mini-Nimbus, Russia AC-4, several Schweizers, Blaniks, G-103s, and more). My torso-to-leg ratio seems to be a little different from folks; so some of these other gliders I flew may fit folks better than they fit me - but in the end i think the handling qualities combined with the decent ergonomics of the LS-4 make it a great ship to own and fly. Take care, --Noel |
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On Feb 12, 11:10*am, wrote:
What is the fit like in an LS-4 for a 6'2" 215 lb. pilot? No one will be able to answer that. You have to try it yourself. You won't believe how many people insisted I would fit in an SH A series fuselage. I do not. The big issue with tall people fitting into sailplanes is the relationship between torso length and leg length. 2 people of the same height and weight may have completely different ability to fit a sailplane depending on torso/leg length and also on mass distribution. Andy |
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On Feb 12, 1:10*pm, wrote:
On Feb 1, 10:59*am, AK wrote: On Feb 1, 10:54*am, wrote: LS-4 FOR SALE: 1982 LS-4, ser. # 4209, N30RD, only 462.8 flight hours. *NDH. Standard category certified. *Complete logs and manuals. Blue tint canopy. *Narrow panel for tall pilots. What is the fit like in an LS-4 for a 6'2" 215 lb. pilot? Jeff I'm 6' 3", 200lbs, and I flew my LS-4 (X3) for many years. It *was* a tight fit, but do-able. My knees were high enough in the air so the backs of my legs weren't supported, and over time, this caused problems. At about age 58 or so, I started noticing that I had to stand for a few seconds beside the glider before I could walk after a long X-C. The very best glider for a tall person is the Ventus 2bx with the extended nose. I have one now, and it is *wonderful* ;-) Regards, Frank (TA) |
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On Feb 12, 2:00*pm, Frank wrote:
The very best glider for a tall person is the Ventus 2bx with the extended nose. *I have one now, and it is *wonderful* ;-) Can you see the tailplane from you normal seated position, just by turning your head? Andy |
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Andy wrote:
On Feb 12, 2:00 pm, Frank wrote: The very best glider for a tall person is the Ventus 2bx with the extended nose. I have one now, and it is *wonderful* ;-) Can you see the tailplane from you normal seated position, just by turning your head? Andy Is there any glider that fits a tall person where you can do that? |
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On Feb 13, 11:03*am, Greg Arnold wrote:
Andy wrote: On Feb 12, 2:00 pm, Frank wrote: The very best glider for a tall person is the Ventus 2bx with the extended nose. *I have one now, and it is *wonderful* ;-) Can you see the tailplane from you normal seated position, just by turning your head? Andy Is there any glider that fits a tall person where you can do that? Kestrel 19 |
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On Feb 13, 11:03*am, Greg Arnold wrote:
Is there any glider that fits a tall person where you can do that? Yes - ASW 28 and probably all the single seat Schleichers since, and including, the ASW 19. I'm 6 foot 2 inch and see the ends my tailplane easily and check back there often. In an SH B series fuselage I can't see much behind the wing tips and won't fly one because I consider the lack of rear visibility to be dangerous. I have the seat back all the way aft but I don't have the rudder pedals all the way forward in my 28. Pilots taller than me would fit in it easily and still have the same rear visibility. Andy |
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Andy wrote:
On Feb 13, 11:03 am, Greg Arnold wrote: Is there any glider that fits a tall person where you can do that? Yes - ASW 28 and probably all the single seat Schleichers since, and including, the ASW 19. I'm 6 foot 2 inch and see the ends my tailplane easily and check back there often. I am 6' with a long torso and can't close the canopy on a 27 if I am wearing a chute. I just fit if the seatback is removed. In an SH B series fuselage I can't see much behind the wing tips and won't fly one because I consider the lack of rear visibility to be dangerous. I have the seat back all the way aft but I don't have the rudder pedals all the way forward in my 28. Pilots taller than me would fit in it easily and still have the same rear visibility. Andy |
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