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I will certainly want to "try it on" as it were as well as see the Panther in finished and flying state.

Harold

Hi Guys, the Panther has a large cockpit, which will accommodate many sizes and shapes. In the exact configuration of the prototype For shorter people the only issue may be the back of their legs may touch the top of landing gear leg mounts. The rudder pedals can be relocated to several positions and in extreme cases a small "hat section added to floor pan to raise feet a bit. In general I've never flown an aircraft that is capable of fitting such a large range of pilots!Dan

I'm 5'4" and long torso-ed and have no problems at all.

At 5'5" and short legs it will be fun to see how the cockpit works.
Harold

Loren,

The Panther was designed for people up to 6' 5" tall, the seat back can move forward or aft, and it can be reclined. The actual production canopy is going to be slightly higher than the prototype. The prototype canopy was not manufactured quite to the planned design. Based on what you said, I don't believe you would have a problem fitting in. It is about the largest cockpit that I have been in for a light aircraft, and to top it off, the rudder pedals are adjustable too.

Best thing is to check it out at Oshkosh, Sun-n-fun, or other fly-in's that we will be attending. We had many people sit in it at Sun-n-fun, and I don't think there was anyone that didn't fit.

Paul Salter

I'm very interested in the measurement of seated height.

Although I'm only 6' tall, I was just barely within tolerances for ejection seat aircraft with regard to seated height. (I have short legs and a long torso.)

Mark,

First, a request please. First name or first and last name. It's one of only two rules on the forum. We're all family here

I've worked the Sonex booth at S&F and Oshkosh for years and have helped literally thousands of folks try one on for size. The one thing I've learned is you can't tell by looking just who will fit an who won't. I've seen 6'4" fit just fine, and 5'10" not fit. It all depends on where your hinges are located. With all the adjustments available in the Panther, I'm anxious to see the first person that won't fit.

Tony

Being a tall guy (6'2" I would like to see some photos of different size people in the plane, including headroom, leg and knee room. Thanks.