Freight Dog Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Hi gang, New to the forums, and though I saw some somewhat relevant threads, but I figure I should ask for some wisdom here. I'm 6' 7" and 250 lbs. Simple question... Could I squeeze into M20C/E/F? My height is mostly in torso. How would you compare say an Archer or 172 to Mooney in terms of tall pilot comfort? Thanks! Edited April 1, 2017 by Freight Dog Quote
Skywarrior Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 I am 6'4', long in torso, and I fit fine in a friend's "F". Mooney is easier to fit into than a 172. I cannot fit in a C210, but I fit fine in a Mooney. You can monkey around a lot with the seat back angle, and the distance from the panel. Get Halo earpieces - otherwise your headset will jam into the headliner. Chuck M. '91 Bravo Quote
Freight Dog Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 Interesting, I used to fly boxes in 210's some years ago and had no issues fitting in. Thanks for the info. Quote
Skywarrior Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 It was the sitting height in the seat. Perhaps I could have cranked the 210's seat down... Quote
Bolter Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Interesting, I used to fly boxes in 210's some years ago and had no issues fitting in. Thanks for the info. Depends on the 210. If you have the built-in oxygen, you lose some headroom to the distribution system right above the pilot/co-pilot. -dan Quote
MARZ Posted September 18, 2012 Report Posted September 18, 2012 post your location - I'm sure someone would be happy to let you sit in their bird. Quote
Freight Dog Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Posted September 18, 2012 Well, I'm currently overseas, but KCXO would be home... Quote
carusoam Posted September 19, 2012 Report Posted September 19, 2012 Some seats are more adjustable than others too. In my plane we set the height of our eyeballs with seat height and back angle. Using the proper headset is a really good idea. 6’, shory legs... -a- Quote
DrBill Posted September 19, 2012 Report Posted September 19, 2012 I am 6'3" and I have all the room I need in my 63 E. Much more room then a Cherokee 180. Seat position is more like a Mustang than a Taurus. I consider my "E" as a 3 adult plane. My seat is all the way back during exit and entry then I slide it up about 1/2-2/3 the way for good pedal position. Before I bought mine I flew in a "C" and F and liked the postion. BILL Quote
Hank Posted September 19, 2012 Report Posted September 19, 2012 I'm only 5-11, and I sit on a 2" wedge cushion for visibility over the nose during landing. There are three seat positions on my C, I fly in the middle one which fits nicely for rudder pedal control. My 5-3 wife sits on three regular chair cushions, and cannot reach the pedals. Headset clearance was never an issue. Now, though, I use Halos for greatly improved pilot comfort--no more headaches, no more sweaty ears in the summer, etc. It will give another inch of headroom if you are close. Note that my seatback has three positions, and I think I'm in the most upright of them. Everyone thinks they don't need a cushion to ride with me. Then they sit in the plane, look out front and change their mind. Every single person who has ever ridden with me uses at least one cushion, most people use two. Lots of headroom. My last BFR, the instructor sat on two cushions and pulled the seat all the way forward to reach the pedals. If you're overseas in Europe, search for EMPOA, the European branch of MAPA. Shouldn't be too hard to find one to sit in and test the fit. Don't believe most of what you hear from Brand B/C/P pilots about "cramped Mooney cockpits," that kind of stuff is what I put in the garden. Quote
MARZ Posted September 21, 2012 Report Posted September 21, 2012 Well, I'm currently overseas, but KCXO would be home... Let me know when your back in town. I live in Tomball ! 1 Quote
Freight Dog Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks a bunch gang! Maropers, I'll drop you a note when I get back in town. Cheers! Quote
Freight Dog Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Posted November 22, 2012 To update my thread, yes... I fit and actually quite comfortably. With the seat all the way back, I can stretch my legs quite comfortably. So I'm a proud new owner of a 1965 Mooney M20E. As people said, short body Mooneys are really very comfy 2-seat planes even for the tall folks (6'7") with lots of room for luggage or 2 small kids... and boy, does his thing wanna fly.......... The plane will still have some work to be done at Don Maxwell's, but overall I'm very happy with my new toy. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Quote
stevesm20b Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 6' 7" and 250 is going to be tight in any piston single. The Mooney has the room. The hardest part is getting in and out. Quote
PilotDerek Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 Congrats on your new (to you) Mooney! Quote
Hector Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 Congrats on the new plane. I'm a fairly new owner myself and I'm loving my M20C. So glad I picked a Mooney!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote
DrBill Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 CONGRATS on the 65'E... I just LOVE this airplane and the last pilot friend I took up commented on the rate of climb with 2 aboard and full fuel. Good luck with it. BILL Quote
Freight Dog Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks guys! I love this plane. Fast little hot rod, climbs like a homesick angel and absolutely does not like to slow down... I think this Christmas, 76W is gonna be spoiled the most... Quote
Gone Posted November 23, 2012 Report Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks guys! I love this plane. Fast little hot rod, climbs like a homesick angel and absolutely does not like to slow down... I think this Christmas, 76W is gonna be spoiled the most... Gotta agree with you RJ. Best of the Mooney line, in my opinion. But I am probably biased. Quote
philipneeper Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I have 78 c MODEL, IM 6'3 190-200 lBS.. I Fit comfortably. when i have a pax its a lil shoulder to shoulder but nothing to uncomfortable Quote
N601RX Posted November 26, 2012 Report Posted November 26, 2012 Mooney also has an option to add an extra set of set rail holes to let the seat move back a bit more. I think it covers the J's and up. Quote
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