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jcotter(at)siu.edu
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:09 pm Post subject: Model 4 headroom clearance

Hi folks,  

   

I am considering purchase of a model 4 in need of some work.  My concern is there seemed to be very little, perhaps only one half inch, of clearance between my head and the primary structure directly above.  I am 5’8 ½’’ tall (a giant by no means).  It seemed like a little turbulence could be a problem with head banging.  The gentleman who owns the aircraft is a couple of inches shorter than I, so it could have been a non-issue.  I did not see any extra padding under the stock seats pads.  Ideas, comments, or design information appreciated.  

   

Thanks  

john   

   

John D. Cotter, Interim Chair  

SIUC Department of Aviation Technologies  

(618) 536 3371  

jcotter(at)siu.edu  

   

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FLIER(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: Model 4 headroom clearance

Hey John,



Unless the plane has unusually thick cushions or a 

non-standard seat you shouldn't have any problem.



I'm 5-11" and my dad and brother are 6-2" (they ARE 

pretty big) and we fit.  It's cozy but not 

uncomfortable.



I've never banged my head on the skylight.



Regards,



Ted 

IV-2000 962TC

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From: "John Cotter" <jcotter(at)siu.edu>

To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>

Subject: Model 4 headroom clearance



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Ideas, comments, or =
	


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information appreciated.



 



Thanks



john 



 



John D. Cotter, Interim Chair



SIUC Department of Aviation Technologies



(618) 536 3371



jcotter(at)siu.edu

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pulsair(at)mindspring.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: Model 4 headroom clearance

John,

 I am 6'4" and fly a Kitfox Classic IV with Skystar  cushions. I am quite comfortable. But you have to remember, I flew a Hughes 300C  on police patrol for 5,000 hours. I find a lot of dropped coins on the sidewalk.  Jeff Columbus, Ohio

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dcsfoto

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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Model 4 headroom clearance

I have a Model III ,5'10 and no problems

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dave

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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: Model 4 headroom clearance

You should be fine as I am 5' 9"  and no  issues.   

 If you in turbulence tighten your  harness    

 Better yet -- take a Kitfox fora flight or snag a  ride in one. 

 Where are you located? 

  

  

 Dave

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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:11 am Post subject: Model 4 headroom clearance

At 01:09 PM 12/12/2006, you wrote:

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		  My concern is there seemed to be very little, perhaps only one half inch, 

of clearance between my head and the primary structure directly above.  I 

am 5’8 ½’’ tall (a giant by no means).  It seemed like a little turbulence 

could be a problem with head banging.


	


I'm a little over 6' and I only occasionally bang my head on the skylight. 

(Mind you this was "extreme" turbulence.) In normal flight I keep my lap 

belt tight and have no problems. I have also put tubing insulation on a 

couple of the internal struts so I don't even notice those bumps. Note that 

I wear a headset and have 3" seat padding too. At 5' 8" you should have no 

problem.

Guy Buchanan

K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.

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kitfoxmike

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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Model 4 headroom clearance

My suggestion is to take a picture of what you have and post it so we can try and figure out what is not normal on your fox.  I have the model 4 with 4 inches on the bottom seating for my short self, just under 5'8" and I have plenty of head room.

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