Seat tracks

[Flymu2]

I'm comparing the cabin of the M20J with the Ovation. I sat in an Ovation today and found that the most rearward seat position was for me still uncomfortably close to the rudder peddles and the panel. I'm about 5'11". Is there any way to add a detent to the seat track that's a little further back?

I also sat in the back seat. The leg room in the back doesn't seem to be that much more than in the M20J. I've looked in the POH's and can't find any numbers for leg room in the rear seat. Does anyone have any data about the comparative room in the 2 models in the back?

Thanks.

[rbridges]

I'm sure someone will chime in, but I don't have either of those models.  I am surprised that you're having problems with leg room.  There are several members that are 6+ ft and very comfortable in the pilot seat.

[jetdriven]

There is s factory drawing to drill another hole giving you another 1.5" of legroom at the last setting before going all the way back.  

[jetdriven]

There is s factory drawing to drill another hole giving you another 1.5" of legroom at the last setting before going all the way back.  

[Flymu2]

Quote: jetdriven

There is s factory drawing to drill another hole giving you another 1.5" of legroom at the last setting before going all the way back.  

[Hank]

Be aware that the panel is a little closer than in other brands. Visibility over the cowl is still good. I'm also 5-11, and while the panel is close the rudders are just fine. My C only has three seat positions, plus the all-the-way-back location used for entry & exit. [The seat won't lock in there.] I think you may have checked back seat leg room with the seats all the way back in a non-flying position. In my plane, that leaves the seat backs touching the back seat, not so in an F or J!

For me, the important parts of fitting are am I comfortable, can I reach everything without leaning, can I see over the nose? The yoke is closer than the steering wheel in my car, but I don't use them the same way. On the other hand, I can wear any hat I want in the Mooney, not so in the Honda or the Jag, and no hat at all in the Infiniti. The rudders are slightly closer than the pedals in the car, but there is plenty of room with my seat in the middle hole to move around and relax during cruise, and I can reach the pedals when needed without moving the seat.

[jetdriven]

I'm going to drill the hole and I an 5'11"

[N601RX]

Even for a shorter person like myself at 5'8", rudder pedal extensions and the extra hole place the yoke at a much more comfortable distance.

[jwilkins]

Quote: jetdriven

There is s factory drawing to drill another hole giving you another 1.5" of legroom at the last setting before going all the way back.  

[jetdriven]

I can send it.  Pm me your email