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RV-8 Cockpit Shot
- Thread starter TomVal
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PaigeHoffart
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I like the layout. Interesting center switch console. Any issues with leg or stick interference?
Paige
RV-8A
Paige
RV-8A
TomVal
Well Known Member
Center Console
Paige,
No leg issues, however, when getting into / of out the seat, if you have big feet (like me), you got to twist and turn them a little while slipping in / out of the cockpit.
WRT stick issues, you have to be careful with the stick grip length. I am planning to change my grip from the Ray Allen to the Infinitey grip (I like the Infinitey grip better). With full forward stick. the top of the Ray Allen stick clears the switch console by about 1/2 inch.
Depending on your height, if you recess the switch panel too far aft, the switch labels may not be readable. The builder of this plane was 5'7", I'm
6'0" and have the above problem.
The switch panel is hinged forward and aft. If you pull the forward hinge pin, the panel swings down and allows access to the switches, fuse panel, and underside of instrument panel.
Hope the above answers most of your questions.
Regards,
Paige,
No leg issues, however, when getting into / of out the seat, if you have big feet (like me), you got to twist and turn them a little while slipping in / out of the cockpit.
WRT stick issues, you have to be careful with the stick grip length. I am planning to change my grip from the Ray Allen to the Infinitey grip (I like the Infinitey grip better). With full forward stick. the top of the Ray Allen stick clears the switch console by about 1/2 inch.
Depending on your height, if you recess the switch panel too far aft, the switch labels may not be readable. The builder of this plane was 5'7", I'm
6'0" and have the above problem.
The switch panel is hinged forward and aft. If you pull the forward hinge pin, the panel swings down and allows access to the switches, fuse panel, and underside of instrument panel.
Hope the above answers most of your questions.
Regards,
