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Old 12-09-2014, 05:50 PM
Steve Allen Steve Allen is offline
 
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I'm looking at building a 7A and I'm curious if I'll fit. I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall. Anyone else that height building or flying a 7A? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Old 12-09-2014, 06:22 PM
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I'm 6'3" and it's not a problem. Haven't found an RV yet I couldn't fit in, and with the 7 when you install the rudder pedals you'll drill multiple pairs of mounting holes if you so choose to move them fore and aft. Haven't seen it, but antisplat's "almost a 14" kit supposedly increases the room quite a bit. Or you can just build a 14 instead.
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Old 12-09-2014, 07:01 PM
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You will be tight in there. I'm 6'3" and 195#. I had a 7A and for cross country, I would take my shoes off and then feet under the pedals, slump a little. Headsets would hit the canopy glass. But took some long trips like that and did fine.
I have a 10 now and much roomier, not near as much fun to fly though. If I didn't need the seats, I would prefer the 7A again.

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Old 12-09-2014, 07:15 PM
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Recommend you do a "search" on the forum. Lots of discussion over the years. And check out the "almost a -14 mod" from antisplat aero. Makes a big difference.

Also, height is made up of two parts: legs and torso. So it depends.
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Old 12-09-2014, 07:28 PM
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I have an RV-7 (same seating as a -7A). I am 6' 3-1/2" plus I have short legs for someone of my height (32" inseam). I fly mine with the just the Classic Aero Aviator seat cushion (no boosters) - and I have more than adequate headroom. I also have the seat back in the most aft hinge position and have plenty of leg room to the rudder pedals although the rudder pedals are in the most forward position.

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Old 12-09-2014, 09:20 PM
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I'm 6'2" 225 and put the "almost a 14" mod on my plane, 7A. It's a very simple mod that makes a huge difference in comfort.

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Old 12-09-2014, 11:03 PM
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And FYI the "almost-a-14" mod works with the slider canopy. Much more difficult to do with a tip-up.
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Old 12-09-2014, 11:23 PM
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I'm 6'4", and I have a 7 that I've been flying since earlier this year. I raised the canopy about 1/2" during the build and I have more than enough headroom (1.5" or so). I have the stock Classic Aero Designs Aviator seat bottoms with memory foam and I fly with the en-ear headsets, both of which help with the clearance.
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Old 12-10-2014, 03:57 AM
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Since you are considering the start of a new project I would recommend that you build the new RV14. It was designed for larger people and the kit advancements are nothing short of amazing. The nose gear is newer then with a RV7 which should be better as well.
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Old 12-10-2014, 05:56 AM
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There is lots of history on this conversation. Use the search function and you will find lots.
I am 6'-5", 250# and have no problem. I moved the pedals as far forward as they would go and installed the rear seat hinge 1" further back.
If I were to do the "Almost a 14 mod" it would be considered roomy.
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