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    Default Pilot height maximum???

    Curious... I'm 6'3" maybe 6'4" on a good day, 235lbs and wondering if I will fit ok in a kitfox. I fly a CTSW/CTLS now and fit fine but they are quite roomy.

    I can just fit in a CH750 with the seat adjusted all the way back, it's not great, but I can make it work. Anyone care to chime in about a fox? (talking about a series 5,6 or 7 only)

    Thanks,

    Todd

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    I'm 6' give or take ,,average is 210 but seen 230,..I don't have adjustable pedals in my five,..but I fit fine,,have to duck a little when I slide in I wear leg braces ,,both legs and have limited motion as far as bending,..cant go past 90 degrees at the knees,..I slide my but in pull the stick back and get my right leg over the stick then swing in my left , I have a 48" chest and with a passenger 220 lbs 6' we fit fine
    Chase
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    Default Re: Pilot height maximum???

    Hi Todd,

    You should fit. Also see this thread:

    http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...ight#post28209
    -- Paul S
    Model III SN910
    582 IVO Med

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    Default Re: Pilot height maximum???

    Good linked thread, and thanks for the info guys... sounds very doable to me.

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    Default Re: Pilot height maximum???

    Gravity Guy,

    I fit fine in my Vixen (tri-gear model 5) at 6' 2" and a little over 200 lbs. Seating in any aircraft I was interested in was the first factor. Mine has very thin seat padding.

    Skot
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    Default Re: Pilot height maximum???

    Hi Gravity,
    When I first flew my kitfox 3 I weighed 22lbs more than you and stood 6' 1" tall.
    I fit OK and get full Control movement.
    I now weigh 220 lbs so fit even easier.
    Have fun
    Martin
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    UK based.
    Kitfox 3 - 582

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