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11-21-2007, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Optional steps
Just by the pix posted, it seems that the majority go for no steps. Am I right?
And if yes, how easy is for the occasional passenger to get in / out without the step?
TNX and
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Mike Raviv
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11-21-2007, 02:38 PM
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You may be looking at a 6A without steps.
The 7A is quite a bit higher. If anyone over
50 yrs old wants to get in he may need a step.
I can't picture getting into my 7A without steps.
I also carry a stool for some people to use as
well as the step. Go and try to get up on the
wing of a 7A to be sure.
Tom
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11-21-2007, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Definitely recommend steps for a 7A and 9A.
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11-21-2007, 02:48 PM
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6A step
Best addition I made to my 6A (pilot side only)
I just saw that you have a 7A. Add at least one on pilots side then have passenger get in on that side.
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11-21-2007, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomwebster
You may be looking at a 6A without steps.
The 7A is quite a bit higher. If anyone over
50 yrs old wants to get in he may need a step.
I can't picture getting into my 7A without steps.
I also carry a stool for some people to use as
well as the step. Go and try to get up on the
wing of a 7A to be sure.
Tom
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Most 6A's that I'm familiar with, have the steps too. I've have "both" of them, and wouldn't want to risk damage, getting on or off the wing without.
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11-21-2007, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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INSTALL TWO STEPS....
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Raviv
Just by the pix posted, it seems that the majority go for no steps. Am I right?
And if yes, how easy is for the occasional passenger to get in / out without the step?
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They will keep the plane balanced if you land gear up! 
No really, you do want two steps. |
11-21-2007, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Maple Grove, MN
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Mike, nice to see you on the forums - please greet the whole gang I met at P.Tiqua.
I agree with the other posters. I have a 6A and have the steps, and am very glad I put them on. The 7A is much higher at the trailing edge of the wings.
I'll let you know next time I'm in the neighborhood, maybe I can see your project.
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11-21-2007, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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I am getting steps for my 9A, both sides. The old knees don't bend like they used to.
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11-22-2007, 01:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Israel
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Clear cut decision
TNX guys.
It is a 7:0 victory for the steps so far. Pretty clear.
Steps going in then.
BSTRGRDS
Mike
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11-22-2007, 04:31 AM
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I vote for steps. Besides all of the above, they make great handles when you are on "creeper" cleaning the oil off the belly of the beast. 
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Last edited by Geico266 : 11-22-2007 at 06:48 AM.
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