Any 8?s near piedmont NC? KRDU

[Mantoga]

Career pilot also 182 owner and I?ve been wanting to build for awhile. Before I plot and scheme any further I?d like to try to sit in a completed RV-8. I?m 6?6? and mostly torso and would jump at the chance to find out if I can fit in one. If anyone?s around a couple hundred miles of RDU I would appreciate the chance to see if I can fit.
Thanks in advance.

[74-07]

I have one in Laurens, SC. It's in maintenance right now so you could come sit all you want. PM me if you would like to come and awe can coordinate.

[noelf]

There are several flying RV-8s and one under construction at KTTA (Raleigh Executive Jetport). Terry Gardner runs an Experimental Build center at the south end of the field -next to the flying club. The RV-8 there is in the "fiberglass" finishing stage. There is a -14A getting a new prop seal and I am finishing up panel work on a -9.

[Mantoga]

Thanks guys, Sanford is only a 20 min drive when would be the best time to catch someone there?

[mizer2167]

Originally Posted by Mantoga

Career pilot also 182 owner and I?ve been wanting to build for awhile. Before I plot and scheme any further I?d like to try to sit in a completed RV-8. I?m 6?6? and mostly torso and would jump at the chance to find out if I can fit in one. If anyone?s around a couple hundred miles of RDU I would appreciate the chance to see if I can fit.
Thanks in advance.

I'm similar in build, 6'5" and mostly torso. I did not fit. Couldn't get my knees under the panel and my head hit the canopy.

That being said, I didn't get a lot of time to play with the seat and cushions or rudder pedals. I think it may be possible with the tall pilot mod and different rudder pedal positioning.