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Old 10th Dec 2014, 10:37
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Hi x933
You got it in one!! Its the bit between the stick and the pedals. I would never have been able to fly the k21 (maybe with some sort of extension to the pedals).
Lots of agreements for the k13, will definately make sure the club has one of those.
Re 'begging the question'....I love the older gliders, when the time comes, and it will, a nice K6cr/e is where my money will be going!!
Had a nice email back from 'Susan Newby' she is the editor of S&G, told her of my predicament, she replied that she was having a meeting on Friday with some 'experts' in the Gliding fraternity, and she would pick their brains.
There has been so much help/advice over the last few days, its brilliant.

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Old 10th Dec 2014, 11:06
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Hi Tery

Extensions on the pedals - a problem. That's a modification to the glider and would incur all kinds of bureaucratic nonsense.

Extensions on the feet - no problem! As someone has said - they need to be secure and make sure that you can climb in & out of the glider OK.

Pity no-one does training in the T21 any more - you'd fit fine.
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Old 10th Dec 2014, 13:09
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Hi Astir 8.
Yea! officialdom eh! It will all be ok in the end.
Surprised though, there are a few of those extention pedals for Cessna planes, the advert didnt say anything about they would have to be passed by inspectors.
With everyones help that I have had, plenty of ideas.......I'll get there.

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Old 1st Jan 2015, 11:43
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My daughter is just under 5' and ~100lbs. She's flown K13s solo with wooden backrest plus incompressible foam, and confor/dynafoam under her backside.

As others have noted, having the stick tickling your stomach becomes an issue, particularly when wearing heavy winter clothing.

Different K13s have significantly different minimum weights, so it is necessary to check the individual aircraft. Make sure the ballast is securely fitted. A BGA safety flash went around a few years ago after a couple of incidents where it wasn't correctly secured.

Any gliding club will be more than willing to discuss your issues - if nothing else, turn up and ask.

Have fun, safely.
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Ka6
Could never even get inside one.
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Old 1st Jan 2015, 18:49
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You dont get in a K6, you put it on
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