Can you fit a 6'3" person in a 172 or PA28?

[dsee8driver]

Can ya? Without their head hitting the roof?

Depends how you pack'em. They'll definetly be lighter to carry if you use 2 separate bags. :uzi:

 

[User546]

Agreed with Hoop. A good flying friend of mine is 6'7 and about 275, and he has no problem fitting in a Cherokee 150. The only real problem we have is that the yoke easily hits the tops of his leg if you go any considerable distance to the left or right. But nothing a couple notches backwards with the seat won't fix.

I'm about 5'10" and 185 lbs, and suprisingly, we both fit well in the cockpit. It's not at all as cramped as you'd expect.

I second the post about Mooney's as well. Fine airplanes for larger people.

 

[MTpilot]

6'6" 350lbs and I've got 300 hours dual given in a 172. I've flown a pawnee as well, so it can be done. Can't do a 150 though.

 

[QuasarZ]

yes... i am almost 6'4 and can fit pretty good in a 172.. on the other hand a 152 gives issues....

 

[Publishers]

I arranged flight lessons for an NBA player who is 6"8" and 275. He is not hte tallest person at the flight school, the taller person though weighs less.

 

[EastCoastLR35]

Im 6'4" no prob fitting in any of the 150's 152's 172' and PA28's. Flew Traffic watch from Philly to Atlantic City for up to 6 hrs a day on the weekends in a 150 no prob just sit sideways with feet up on ther seat and trim, trim, trim away. In fact the 172 with the seat al the way back I can barely touch the pedals.

 

[CrewDawg]

Have a student that is 6'4'' and we fit "ok" into a 152. Hard part is getting in the plane.

 

[gkrangers]

I'd say thats enuf support, thanks guys.

 

[spudskier]

*deleted* nevermind

 

[SAEflyer]

6'5 here, no prob in the 172's or PA 28's...Try strapping on a Lear 25, now thats where i have problems

 

[spudskier]

Try strapping on a Lear 25, now thats where i have problems

umm, would love to try!! it's kind of one of those "what the hell do I do with all this money or all these women" situation such a burden

 

[SAEflyer]

Unfortunatley i don't have the problem with "all this money or all these women" lol But just making a statement that the 172 has 10 times the legroom of a learjet 20 series. Thats all

 

[cforst513]

we have 2 6'4" instructors and a 6'7" giant, and they do all their training in the 172SP. shouldn't be an issue.