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Nemesis

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  1. Wayne, Thank you Very Much for the input, it is very informative.. My issue right now is that I am runnig about 17%+ BMI so I weigh just a little over 300, I carry it well, still wearing 40" waist.. I want to get back to 34".. But my Shoulders are 48" so I will have to try a few things as my decision making process developes.. Like I said I have a large frame, @ 225 I have a 21" Neck, 46" Shoulders and 33" waist, I wear a 7 5/8 hat, When I was in the Service I had to have my Uniforms custom tailored, except when I was wearing a Zoom Suit. My Flight helmit was a custom piece as well...lol. I used to drive my Flight Equiment Manager / Tech, nuts, when I was in the service... I used to Crew Lear 20 and 30 series acft and had Custome Seat Cushions made that where a hight density foam but only about 1" thick to at least give me a little room.. I flew a lot of missions just sitting on the seat frame with No Cushions at all....:-( lol Till I had the thin ones made up. Anyway to get back on topic, your observations about the possible mods and changes I might have to make are exactly why I will need to find a kit that isnt quite done just yet, or start from scratch on one of my own... Thanks again...
  2. Yes, I plan on Building or finding a kit thats not quite done yet... I have a large frame as well, my Wrist measures 8.5" around, even at 5% body fat I weigh 225 lbs.. So not only, is size of the cockpit / headroom an issue, the Cg is something for me to keep in the forefront of my considerations.. That is one of the reasons I have liked the Berkut for years,, it was built longer to compensate for the larger engine and cg envelope..
  3. Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.. I have been flying since I was 15, soloed on my 16th Birthday. My flight experience ranges from C-150's up through the Cessna line, got my multi / inst in a C-310L.. Checked out in C-310, 402, 404 & Conquest, MU-2's, Piper Cherokee's, Seneca's, Navajo and Cheyenne II, then Learjets... LOVE the LR-60.... Got an Introduction to a LongEZ back in 86 @ Newport News, VA when I was in the Service...yea I like Helicopters too....lol Helped restore a couple of Warbirds over the years,,,TBM, F4U.. I am also a Certified A&P IA along with my ratings, Currently employed as a Field Service Rep for Bombardier Aerospace... I am REALLY getting an itch, that I will eventually have to scratch..LOL with a Aircraft I am a Tall person with some weird meaasurements,, im 6'4" with a 32" inseam which means a lot of my height is from the But up.. so a LongEz is out, Im thinking Berkut if I can find one or a Velocity XL5.. I have Some experience and training in Composite Repair so this ought to be fun....at least it'd be and experience...lol
  4. Definately a Sexy ACFT... Aestheticaly the Gear gives me the willies, it's the only thing that makes me hesitate on the CozyMKIV RG.... I like the Ergonomics, fit and finish of the Berkut design/ type of gear over whats on this acft.. I have benn vascilating back and forth on doing a MKIV RG or finding a Berkut kit, there is the difference in the ACFT in am aware, but the Berkut is a better fit for me I think.... I dont think I can fit in a standard long ez or even the Cozy MKIV, without some consideration in the cockpit.. The Berkut or a Very Modified kit from the ground up for me I think... I tried on a LongEZ way back in 87, I fit but didnt take the plunge due to the CG issues....
  5. Nemesis

    Berkut Kit

    Tony, I hope your previous post was in Jest or Possibly frustration... I have enjoyed the entirety of this thread and have wanted a Berkut for years, I am a year or two away from activly persuing my dream at this time. Family Ilnneses and deaths the past couple of years have drained my resources, but hopefully the hunt will begin anew.. Have you progresed any further on your kit, or ?? I am new to this forum, but not new to aviation. Started Flying when I was 15, soloed on my 16th birthday, etc etc... Also been a Certified Tech. A&P for over 25 yrs... I really DO Admire Craftsmanship.. And you have put in the work on this one... Past job was Quality Control Inspector for Bombardier Aerospace...
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