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February 29th, 2008, 15:45
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Anchorage, AK
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|  Tall people in RJs? I'm sitting here considering options later on in life and I stumbled upon an important question to ask: What would life be like in an RJ cockpit for someone who's 6'7"? I should note that I have about 100 hrs in Cessna 152s and don't find my size to be too much of a hindrance. Inquiring minds (mostly mine) want to know. |
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February 29th, 2008, 16:04
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| Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ATL
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? I have friends of mine at the airlines who range from 4'11" and 95 lbs up to 6'6" or 6'7" and 240 lbs ldepending on what day you ask him and neither really complain about the RJ. Seats adjust pretty low and far back if you need them and the rudder pedals move roughly 10-12" as well. You should be fine |
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February 29th, 2008, 16:12
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Jul 2003
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? TallFlyer - In the RJ I fly, I land with the seat all the way forward on its track and the rudder pedals moved back two clicks (about 1/2") and I am 6'1". There is a significant amount of room left for someone taller to sit there. The problem is getting in and out of the cockpit. Once you're sitting it's fine.
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February 29th, 2008, 17:01
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat
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 | Re: Tall people in RJs? The worst part is going to be deadheading. You'll fit fine up front. |
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February 29th, 2008, 18:32
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? 6'7 in a 152? Jesus. I feel like I'm getting into a clown car and I'm 6'1.  |
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February 29th, 2008, 18:53
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? Quote:
 I took a Discovery Flight in one, and damn it was small lol, thats why I am opting for the 172, I also am 6'1 .  
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February 29th, 2008, 19:04
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| Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? Quote:
Yeah, the 172 is like a truck compared to the compact 152. I love the little guy though. It's a better trainer and most importantly, it's cheaper. | |
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February 29th, 2008, 19:28
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South of the Border
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? Quote:
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February 29th, 2008, 19:42
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| Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jupiter
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? I had a sim partner that was about 6' 8" and fit just fine, the seat and rudder pedals adjust for just about any size of person. |
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February 29th, 2008, 21:13
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| Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York
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| Re: Tall people in RJs?  Haha, I used that to make fun of the eclipse-jet, but it works here too.  |
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February 29th, 2008, 21:44
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Anchorage, AK
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| Re: Tall people in RJs? Quote:
And yeah, I think the 152 is a lot more fun to fly than the 172, however un-coordinated flight requires a few extra contortions to deconflict the yoke and my knees. | |
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