AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  lessons          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Flying related activities in the UK View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Alan Guest Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 4:56 pm    Post subject: lessons i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft Back to top NoSpam Guest Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 6:52 pm    Post subject: Re: lessons Alan wrote: Quote: i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft Some people find Cessna 172s easier because of the high wing and large door. There are a number of adapted aircraft around of all types, some with hand-operated rudders. Speak to the disabled flying association http://www.bdfa.net (list of places to fly under the "flying" tab). Dave Back to top Cynthia Reid Guest Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 12:23 am    Post subject: Re: lessons Alan wrote Quote: i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft You may find the Cessna 172 suitable. I have hip and knee problems now, so I keep a small plastic kitchen step in my aeroplane and use it to get in when necessary - it has a rope attached so I can pull it in after me. When standing on the step my bum is just the right height to slide onto the seat. Then I just need to swivel round. At this stage the door post is a bit restrictive but by sitting well back and almost joining my front seat pax I can get the knees bent enough. Cynthia G-TRIO Back to top David Cartwright Guest Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 5:09 pm    Post subject: Re: lessons "Alan" <alan.luker (AT) virgin (DOT) net> wrote in message news:lnj%h.10839$615.184@newsfe7-win.ntli.net... Quote: i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft I'll add my "hear hear" to those who've mentioned the C172. I did all my training in Piper aircraft (predominantly the PA-28 family), but recently had a bash in a 172 and it struck me as far simpler to get into. D. Back to top Andy R Guest Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:10 pm    Post subject: Re: lessons "David Cartwright" <dscartwright (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:Jc-dnckM-7BwJNzbnZ2dneKdnZypnZ2d (AT) bt (DOT) com... Quote: "Alan" <alan.luker (AT) virgin (DOT) net> wrote in message news:lnj%h.10839$615.184@newsfe7-win.ntli.net... i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft I'll add my "hear hear" to those who've mentioned the C172. I did all my training in Piper aircraft (predominantly the PA-28 family), but recently had a bash in a 172 and it struck me as far simpler to get into. And, just as important to my mind, to get out of. In the event of a ditching, forced landing where the airframe gets distorted or a forced landing where it flips over in a field I'd much rather be trying to get out of a C172 than a PA28. Especially if you're a bit of a Fat Bloke. Rgds Andy R Back to top mitchea Guest Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 2:35 pm    Post subject: Re: lessons I'd suggest a Cessna 152. In the 152 you can slide in sideways from the left door, bum across to right seat, swing legs in, then back across to the left seat (assuming you're flying from there, I guess going through the right would be just as easy) and all is well. It's quick, easy and really simple. My legs are constrained to bend only to 90° at the knee, and of the aeroplanes I tried, the 152 worked best for me. The 172 was good too, but I found it less easy than the 152. All the best A "Alan" <alan.luker (AT) virgin (DOT) net> wrote in message news:lnj%h.10839$615.184@newsfe7-win.ntli.net... Quote: i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft Back to top Mark Jones Laptop2 Guest Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 3:48 pm    Post subject: Re: lessons "David Cartwright" <dscartwright (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:Jc-dnckM-7BwJNzbnZ2dneKdnZypnZ2d (AT) bt (DOT) com... Quote: "Alan" <alan.luker (AT) virgin (DOT) net> wrote in message news:lnj%h.10839$615.184@newsfe7-win.ntli.net... i have had 2 x 1 hour lessons in a piper cherokee but unfortunately due to disability cannot have more as i am in a lot of pain getting in and out because my knees and upper legs/hips have a problem in bending to the degree required,----- has anyone got any ideas to overcome this Ie more suitable aircraft I'll add my "hear hear" to those who've mentioned the C172. I did all my training in Piper aircraft (predominantly the PA-28 family), but recently had a bash in a 172 and it struck me as far simpler to get into. D. Reminds me of my first check ride in a C152 at Ormonde Beach, Florida. I had 500+ hours on PA28's and amused the instructor by getting in through the starboard door and sliding over to the left seat. Until that day I had no idea that Cessnas have doors on both sides. 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