6 or 7

[erikpmort]

Hey guys I have a 50k budget. I see an occasional 7 in the 50s but not many.

I'm 6'1 my most frequent passenger is 6'2 we are both 190 lbs.

Should I be patient and wait out a 7 or 7a or is it not that big of a difference ? I know it's a bit bigger a little more useful, etc but should I sacrifice a more equipped 6 for a 7 ? I need to ride in a 6 that would help. I've ridden in a 9a so I know what the 7 cabin feels like.

Thanks.

 

[RViter]

My humble advice is ...

Hey guys I have a 50k budget.
I'm 6'1 my most frequent passenger is 6'2 we are both 190 lbs.

Duck!

Honestly, I concluded some time ago that my 'elevated view' of the world on the ground is not the universal norm, and that almost all the RV builders are shorter than 'us'. One important solution is to significantly reduce the thickness of the paddiing under the pilot.

Although I know nothing specific, I'd be willing to speculate that the new RV-14 canopy height 'could' indicate an interesting retrofit option for those blessed with our 'condition'. and an abundance of patience, energy and $.

 

[L.Adamson]

You won't notice a difference between the 9A & 6 cabin either, even though there is a hair difference. What I've noticed myself, is that I lost an inch on the sides, where my knee is............when the interiors are more of the fancy models.

Personally, I'd never switch from a 6 to a 7, considering the cost. IMO, the six flies a bit better in terms of agility. For something larger, I'd have to move to the 14. Around 225 lbs. (loosing quickly) & 6'1".

BTW--- For the blindfolded test & turbulence, you can't even tell the difference between the 9 & 6, even though the 9 is more sedate (less fun)
in handeling. It lands slower too, as well as a slower climb & top speed. I haven't tried a 200 hp 7.

 

[erikpmort]

whew

You won't notice a difference between the 9A & 6 cabin either, even though there is a hair difference. What I've noticed myself, is that I lost an inch on the sides, where my knee is............when the interiors are more of the fancy models.

Personally, I'd never switch from a 6 to a 7, considering the cost. IMO, the six flies a bit better in terms of agility. For something larger, I'd have to move to the 14. Around 225 lbs. (loosing quickly) & 6'1".

BTW--- For the blindfolded test & turbulence, you can't even tell the difference between the 9 & 6, even though the 9 is more sedate (less fun)
in handeling. It lands slower too, as well as a slower climb & top speed. I haven't tried a 200 hp 7.

I am relieved to hear this and that was my biggest concern- the size. I'll just pick up a 6/ 6a then and look forward to building a 14 or something in the future thanks!

 

[L.Adamson]

I am relieved to hear this and that was my biggest concern- the size. I'll just pick up a 6/ 6a then and look forward to building a 14 or something in the future thanks!

You're welcome. I have lots of hours in a 6A, 9A, and a bit of a 7.
My 6A is a bit roomier, because I don't have the side panels by the knee.
BTW-- I use Classic Aero seats. They're comfy!

 

[erikpmort]

you ought to fly up to cache valley while the trees are still red in sardine canyon- beautiful- and i could buy you some gas

those seats are pretty nice and expensive!

 

[woodmanrog]

Check out the new mod for full figured and tall pilots on Antisplataero.com. It's called something like the RV14 mod.