Aircraft suitable for training large student

[FlyingVizsla]

Hi All,

 

We had a student, over 6' 3" and solid, wanting to learn to fly last week. He could get into our RANS S7 but not the Lightwing.

 

Do any of you know what he might be able to do his training in?

 

Sue

 

 

[facthunter]

Plane for LARGE Student.

 

A Murphy Rebel has plenty of room. (Taildragger). Nev.

 

 

[motzartmerv]

Go the Jab mate..:thumb_up:.. J160 or 23o will take him.

 

 

[Guest becky1]

Hi,

 

We have had some very big gentleman in our Sportstars at Gympie,who have continued on to learn how to fly with us.

 

Hope that may be of some help.

 

Jennifer

 

 

[Relfy]

what Motza said, but a J170. Ideal for him, plenty of room there and no worries with weight limitations. :thumb_up:

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Thing is, how broad is he at shoulders and hips?

 

 

[Guest drizzt1978]

When you mean big? Do You mean like extremely big, My old instructor must be 6'2 ish and broad, My mate is 6'4 and he went in the 170 with me for a short nav the other day, no probs..

 

 

[poteroo]

Some people are just heavy - but not so bulky. Others are really bulky but less weight. If the student can't fit under the standard seatbelt - then they are too bulky. If they can't reach controls due to their size - then they, (and not the aircraft), need modification before they can be trained. If you can't get 1 hours fuel + 45 mins reserve into the aircraft with said heavy student - then it's not a realistic proposition.

 

And yes, I have had to have a very frank talk with at least 3 students about their weight and mobility. They have yet to return for further training - but I'm comfortable with that. It's a lttle akin to the saying that you need to be cruel to be kind. As an industry, I believe CFI's need to maintain a standard.

 

happy days,

 

 

[dazza 38]

How about a A380 LOL