The downward curvature of the canopy prevents sitting close to the door and
forces
the occupant towards the centreline of the aircraft.
So, providing hip space in the centre tunnel is more effective that arm/shoulder
space at the door.
However, if you are sitting low with good head clearance then it can make a
difference,
if only to make it less noticeable that the door cill is sticking in
to your arm.
Duncan McF.
> On 28 March 2023 at 12:54 Steve Ivell <SteveIvell@pestproof.co.uk> wrote:
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> Hi Chris
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> I have done the width mod and to be honest it's a waste of time and effort. It
buys you no more than 15mm on either side and requires you to cut out a chunk
of the fuselage door lip and well as doing the same with the door, as well as
reworking the door locking mechanism. I'd leave it personally.
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> Kind Regards
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> Steve Ivell
> Mob: 07971 128842
> E-mail: steveivell@pestproof.co.uk
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On Behalf Of n7188u
> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:44 PM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Widening the cockpit - Mod 67
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> Hi,
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> As I mentioned on a previous message, I am considering the cockpit widening
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(67). Just checkng to make sure it makes sense since it involves some cutting
and will require me to touch up the interior paint which is quite nice right
now.
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> My concern is that the mod involves only a partial widening of the lower door
edge. It seems that if you do this your arm will still touch this remaining edge
of the door. I guess that yes, that remaining width of the door is further
outboard than the fuselage door flange so some gain in overall width is
achieved.
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> Im looking for some comments regarding this mod. Impression? Are you happy or
not if you did it? Is it worth it?
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> I once asked Bud and he gave his nod of approval which to me means a lot. Just
wanted to see what other people that have done it to their airplanes thought.
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> Chris
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=510536#510536
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