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6'2" Wana Rocket

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N23J

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I've been frustrated between building an 8 or a Rocket. I've gotten some good advice. I fit in the 8 :) but not sure about a Rocket :( . Does anyone know of a canopy mod or any other options I'm 6'2" 250. :eek: I'm told I'll fit in an F1 but I would like to build the Harmon if I could.
Alan
 
6'2" will be no problem in a rocket. It is a simple mod to move the forward seat back little. I do not think you will have to though, thinner cushions should do the trick.
 
I am 6'1" and 220 (at least) and I have plenty of head room. I wear 34/35 inseam pants and I have adequate leg room. On long trips i take my shoes off and put my feet behind the rudder pedals to stretch out.

Go for the Rocket!!!!

Tailwinds,
Doug Rozendaal
F1-EVO
 
Tom Martin said:
6'2" will be no problem in a rocket. It is a simple mod to move the forward seat back little. I do not think you will have to though, thinner cushions should do the trick.
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Tom, any update from Mark Frederick as to when kits will be available again for the F1 rocket (sport and evo+)?

Thanks, Vern
 
Rocket legroom

I am 6'2" 175lbs and have modified my Rocket so that I fit very comfortably. My Rocket began life as a Harmon; has since adopted a couple of F1 pieces (firewall) and mostly has been scratch built. I moved the stick aft about 4" and the pilot's seatback aft about 4". Seated I have nearly straight legs and a reclined seating position - very comfy. I first sat in John Harmon's "stock" HR2 and fit just fine (no parachute). The RV-8 has a more upright seating position and if you use a seat-back parachute will most likely need to move the pilot's seatback aft to accommodate.
 
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