Step

[Ron B.]

Anyone installing a step on the RV-14 taildragger? If not any problems getting in?

[bkervaski]

Most the 14's I've seen have the step .. it's a bit taller than a 7

[Ron B.]

Thanks, Are they standard in the taildragger kit?

[Jetmart]

They are not standard but I am putting them in my 14. I am 6'-1" and my wife is 5'-11" and would not want to get in one regularly without the step especially as we get older.

[JHartline]

They are expensive and I started out flying without them. I don’t think there’s a graceful way to climb in/out without a step. And I spent way too much time getting my flap TE right to risk someone damaging it. I also have short wife so there was going to be at least one...I installed both and I’m glad I did. FYI adding them to a flying -14 was not too difficult.

[Ron B.]

Thanks Guys

[Av8rRob]

This comes up once a year it seems. Im 6’4” and yes I have and use the step EVERY time. Also I should mention that the factory -14 has a step installed. Better to install it while building and remove it than not.

[Tom Martin]

Five foot eight on a good day, and I did not install the steps. It is a bit of a stretch but something I got used to it.
Consider a small folding stool for even shorter passengers.

[Stu Mclean]

Had same debate with myself and ended up installing steps and very glad I did
Regards
Stewy

[RobB52]

I'm 6'4" and did not install steps. After 20 hours, I installed steps. Not too difficult, but tedious getting the rivets set in the bracket. Definitely install them while building.