I am not comfortable flying unless I can easily push the rudder pedals all the way to the stops. I am average height (5'10") and weight but I seem to set my seat closer to the controls in both cars and planes compared to most my height.
I have flown right seat in a -7. I was not comfortable with the rudder distance. I sat in the RV-12 at Oshkosh and noticed that in that plane the rudder pedals were also quite far away. For reference, I fly a 172SP with the seat as far forward as it will go (and would even like it to slide a little further forward).
What do the shorter pilots do to make RVs fit them? To a certain extent I'm sure an extra pad behind the back works but I would like to hear if anyone has tried anything else. I am building an RV-12 but any input is appreciated.
I have flown right seat in a -7. I was not comfortable with the rudder distance. I sat in the RV-12 at Oshkosh and noticed that in that plane the rudder pedals were also quite far away. For reference, I fly a 172SP with the seat as far forward as it will go (and would even like it to slide a little further forward).
What do the shorter pilots do to make RVs fit them? To a certain extent I'm sure an extra pad behind the back works but I would like to hear if anyone has tried anything else. I am building an RV-12 but any input is appreciated.