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JeffG
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 Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2? |
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Hello all! I've been studying this neat little flying machine for about 6 weeks now and I'm about ready to buy one. I'm 6'1" tall, 270 lbs. Called Kolb several times and spoke with Travis (His responsiveness and having someone actually pick up the phone is another reason I'm choosing Kolb) and even spoke to him about putting a big guy like myself in a FS2. He said "no problem, lot's of big pilots fly them". Unfortunately I have not been able to locate any big pilots to talk with about this. Performed the W&B with full and empty fuel and I still end up within weight limits and within CG limits.
Are there any big pilots like myself that can give me advise and first hand experience?
My first task I plan to do is remove the 2nd seat and replace that little front seat with something more accommodating.
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Richard Pike
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Location: Blountville, Tennessee
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:24 am Post subject: Re: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2? |
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Since it's good to haul two people, it will do fine with one big one. And here's one way to improve the seat. This was done when N582EF was still a 2-seater, if you don't have a passenger, the seat would not need to be narrowed. And if you left off the back rest (my preference) it would have been even easier.
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/FSII%20seat%20page.html
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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| Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:54 am Post subject: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2? |
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I was 280 & 6' [lost a little] & was quite comfy. A friend of mine was about 300 & 6'4" and was a little short on leg room but still flew it for several years.
The seat is OK, just don't put thick padding on the back but DO get a nice thick [1-2"] Temperfoam for the bottom
On your preflight, always check the bar for cracks that keeps the seat vertical.
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