Big Kev Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Howdy peoples. The tieup between the title and whereabouts is pretty apt, consequently no open trikes for me! At the moment I'm researching into flying again. I have about 20 hours (15 GA, 5 gliding), but GA is way outside my budget, and anyhow I can't be bothered with the politics. To me, recreational flying seems the way, flying for the sake of it. I say researching, as I once tried on a Gazelle (Moruya a/p) but can't remember if I fitted- I'm 198cm (6'6") and 125kg- hence the moniker. So consequently I'll probably ask some pretty numpty questions but I guess you get that! I have flown: C150 C152 C172 C182(?Wagga) Blanik (hasn't everyone?) Puchasz (sp!) I work for Defence as a TO, and I come from a motorsport (rallying) 25+ year background. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Welcome Big Kev. Plenty of info here, and if you don't find what you want just ask. I guess you're excited! Ross (another Canberran) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlpinaus Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I am also 6'6 and about 110 kg. Nice mixture of units there. Fit pretty well into the j230. Learnt on a LSA 55 jab though. That was squeezy.:) regards Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Wot fitz. Big Kev. you will fit a Murphy Rebel, or probably a CT. Nev... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 G'day Big Kev. I am surprised you fitted into a C150. I am only a little bloke and I found them cozy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Cozy. True, you have to put your arm around people that you hardly know, in a 150. Nev... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Kev Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 :;)6: Thanks guys, just the stuff I'm after. The Aerobat I flew at Canb Aero Club (ILL) was quite squeezy, but comfortable- the 172 (JGR) had some strange dichotomy between rudder pedal, and throttle distances. Looks like the Gazelle has been spun in already on weight grounds, a shame as I was looking for something in the first instance with foldable/ demountable wings. The Jabirus were what attracted me to rec flying, and the fact that it has become a self sustaining community, rather than a bunch of powered hang gliders occasionally falling out of the sky. The Jabs are expensive, though I imagine there's some middle ground. I think I need to get to a fly-in........ Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBye Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Giday Kev, I did a conversion from ga in a J230 and I am around the 95kg. Plenty of room in this chap, also flew a Foxbat and there is a fair amount of room in them as well. cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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