SS7 in SoCal?

[DougCronkhite]

Hey all,

I have an RV-8 now, but I've decided the 'go somewhere fast' isn't really the type of flying that excites me.. I'm seriously considering a SS7 or Speedster kit, as well as the Rans S-21. Problem is, I've never flown in one, or even sat in one. The RV-8 fits me nicely (I'm 6'5" tall and 285 pounds). I won't lie, the S-21 hits a lot of buttons for me, but the SS7 is A LOT nicer looking IMO. All of that is irrelevant though if I don't fit in the airplane.

So.. Is there anyone in the San Diego area that has a SS7 I can sit in when I get home from Afghanistan in October? Flying in it would be nice, but not necessary. It's obvious they're great flying airplanes from all the videos I've seen.

Thanks!!

Doug

[efwd]

Well Doug, I don't usually like to subject myself to the Mutt and Jeff association but for a Vet, I will do it. Im located in OC CA and it isn't a great distance to travel so when you get home just let me know. I can get my little A-- in the plane and come let you try on my SS7. I hope my new 1" thick seat bottom shows up by then. I had a three inch bottom under me but it turned out too thick so I use the 2" and I currently have the 3" on the passenger side. Neither of my bottom cushions will work for you so hence, we wait. I would think it should show by then.
Eddie

[DougCronkhite]

Much appreciated, Eddie!! I'll definitely message you when I get home.

Doug

[NinerBikes]

Well Doug, I don't usually like to subject myself to the Mutt and Jeff association but for a Vet, I will do it. Im located in OC CA and it isn't a great distance...

Hi, again, Ed... Randy here... I came out in November or December at 6'5" and 250 # to try and sit and fit in your almost completed S7. It had been on the certified scales that day, close to being ready to fly.

I did not fit in Ed's S7. It's a beautiful plane, but I was too tall for it, and too much legs to fit in the cockpit.

If you give it a try, let us know your results, for future reference.

[efwd]

Hi Randy.
Yes I certainly remember your attempt at getting in my plane. I didn't recall your weight but I recalled your the same height. If memory serves, It was your legs you couldn't contort and that, I believe you had stated that you have particularly long legs. I Know they weren't looking cooperative to say the least. But, I will look for any reason to fly!

[NinerBikes]

I did, at the time, have a rather stiff, sore left knee, that may have hampered my attempt to get in. If he's younger and more flexible than I was, at that time, he may very well make it in, Ed.

[DougCronkhite]

I have a 34" inseam. Getting in and out of the front of a Citabria takes effort, but once I'm in, I'm in (with the cushions removed. I'm not sure what that has to do with anything except that I can be flexible enough when motivated.. lol

[mike92104]

I'm a 30" inseam guy, and getting in and out of a Citabria is about the least graceful thing I ever do.

Mike

[DougCronkhite]

I totally agree. There's no way to look cool getting in/out of a Citabria.. LOL