mizer2167 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'm a low-time pilot looking to either purchase an early Mooney or possibly locate a partnership. Unfortunately, I'm also 6'5", about 34" inseam and have fit issues in some planes and have never been in a Mooney of any kind. All I've flown are PA28's and C172s and fit, although headroom and knee clearance on the yoke(s) is sometimes an issue without articulating seats that lower. Is there anyone near X39, KCLW, KPIE or X05 that might let me do a quick fit check in an early model or even hitch a ride one weekend and get a feel of the controls in cruise flight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Welcome aboard, I'm 6'1", 34" inseam @ 225#'s and I fit no problem, in fact I have more head room than in a buddy's Cherrokee, but definitely find one to try on for size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Welcome aboard, Mizer... You have been fitted, and approved... More importantly.... Do you prefer... Speed Efficiency Both selecting the proper mooney may require checking the size of your back seaters... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer2167 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I expect most of my flight time will be solo or with one passenger, so I'm not too concerned about a long vs. a short body. My daughter is still young and I haven't yet been able to get the whole family to come along at one time, yet. Headroom will be the deciding factor I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Try on a Mid-body: M20F, J, or if you prefer a turbo - a M20K. For two people and possibly a smaller 3rd or 4th - the mid-body works great for us. I don't live near big hills (Mountains) but I prefer the higher teens and flight levels for speed so the 252 M20K fits me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 16 hours ago, mizer2167 said: I'm a low-time pilot looking to either purchase an early Mooney or possibly locate a partnership. Unfortunately, I'm also 6'5", about 34" inseam and have fit issues in some planes and have never been in a Mooney of any kind. All I've flown are PA28's and C172s and fit, although headroom and knee clearance on the yoke(s) is sometimes an issue without articulating seats that lower. Is there anyone near X39, KCLW, KPIE or X05 that might let me do a quick fit check in an early model or even hitch a ride one weekend and get a feel of the controls in cruise flight? Go find out from our resident Yetti @Yetti He owns an F and fits fine. I think he is 6'8" and covered with white hair. I'm 6'4", around 245 have a 36" inseam and am losing my hair (some would say "lost"). No issues fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hi Mizer, I fit well in my J model and am 6'5" and 215#. My son fits well in the copilot side and is 6'7" and skinny (200#). Both of us are 36+ inseam pants, and the only difficulty is egress, if you are not used to getting out of a Mooney. If @Yetti chimes in, he tops both of us and flies a Mooney F. Now, you would not want to be in the back with anybody in front of you, but I fly 4 adults (me and 3 normal height people) regularly in mine. You should fit fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Did someone page a large fury mythical creature? 6' 9" 250 and I fit fine. 39" inseam. In an F (mid body) only a car seat would go into a seat behind me. I could technically fly from the last factory seat hole. There is a mod you can do that will add 3" (1.5" hole spacing) to the seat rail. I am guessing you will be just fine. Al Mooney was 6' 1" I do have to duck down in turbulence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 You most likely will be fine I'm 6-2 and fit fine. Head room maybe just lean the seat back some. I think taller pi9lts fit better in the Mooney than shorter one so you are not on top of the instrument panel unless of course you get the pedal extensions. welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatros Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Mizer I’m at KCLW and have C model. I’m 6’4” 255lbs. I fit, but tight. If you want all take you for spin and see for your self. Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer2167 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) That would be great. I plan to be at KCLW this Friday flying N3003Q out of TBA. I'm pretty much your size, but a lot of my height is in my torso. If I can just shoe-horn myself in and check if I hit my head, it would help. Let me know the next time you plan to fly. I can make most evenings and weekends, except this Saturday morning. Edited May 3, 2018 by mizer2167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatros Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I will be flying in this Friday (tomorrow)morning too. Around 10:00 Ill PM you my cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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