Hi Steven and a provisional welcome to the Europa community. I can
add nothing to the comments on cabin space but I did want to make a
comment about another aspect. I also bought someone else's recently
completed XS (Trigear). It looked great but under the skin there were
some serious build quality problems which have taken 3 years to sort
out. So, I would advise that you take along someone who is very
familiar with the design who knows where to look and what to prod. If
that is not feasible then perhaps through this forum you could
collect everyone's list of things to look out for. At least if you
find some of these problems present you'll be able to take an
decision about whether to buy and sort it or whether to look elsewhere.
Whatever route you take to getting a well sorted Europa it will be
worth it. Performance, handling and running costs are all very good.
Best wishes
Willie
G-BZNY
On 20 Feb 2007, at 22:27, Steven Janicki wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I am considering the purchase of a completed and flying Europa XS.
> I have corresponded with the seller and exchanged information,
> pictures, etc, everything looks fine so far. We are separated by
> several states and thus I don't have the option of driving over to
> see the airplane in person. My remaining concern is if I can fit
> comfortably in the airplane. I am 6', tall in the torso, sitting
> bolt upright on the floor I measure my head at 38". My weight is
> 210 lbs. I have read what I could find on this e-mail list as well
> as the Internet and the concensus is that 6' - 6' 1" is about max
> height for comfort. I would appreciate any additional input from
> current flyers / builders.
>
> I can't find the specific measurements of the cockpit from seat
> bottom to top of the cockpit, nor am I able to find the amount of
> recline the seatback has. Both would have been useful to make some
> measurements against and get a better approximation as to how much
> room there is in the cockpit. Anyone have these or can point me to
> a source?
>
> My previous airplane was a Lancair 320 which appears to have about
> the same amount of shoulder and head room as the Europa XS? Also, I
> live in Northern California, Cameron Park, so if there is anyone
> near me or in the Bay Area building or has a completed XS I would
> appreciate the opportunity to try the airplane on for size. Also,
> any Europa XS CFI's in the area?
>
> I really admire the Europa and to me it is the ultimate airplane
> with a great balance of features and efficiency. Of course I need
> to fit in the airplane comfortably!
>
> Thank's in advance for your help!
>
> Regards,
>
> Steven
>
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