Tornadojoe wrote:
Lou, I've spent two years studying the drawings and watching videos and builder's site forums for the Midget Mustang. Just when I was ready to commit to it, I decided that I should go find one and try it on for size. I'm only five feet ten inches tall, but felt like I was sitting in a go-cart with my knees in my chest. Getting back out of it was an ordeal in itself. I started researching the S 18 with considerations for building one. So far, I've learned nothing about the airplane that makes me want one. For now, I'll just drop back and punt. Thanks for responding to my post, Joe
The bigger question might be: What do you want for an airplane? You indicated you were keenly interested in the Midget Mustang so why the sudden shift to a 2 seat? There are other single seat "go fast" airplanes to choose from (RV-3, Cassut, Shoestring...) . Your height wouldn't have anything to do with that since EAB aircraft are built to fit the builder but it is the only reason you gave. I have sat in a T-18, Mustang II, RV-6 and a Tailwind. The Mustang II was a bit of a stretch for me because the builder was taller. The RV-6 was a little cramped so I figure the builder was smaller than me. The builder of my T-18 is my size and it fits me pretty well. I did consider an RV-4 and -8 (I even bought an assembled RV-8 tail kit) because the tandem seating offers more room per individual but I am glad I have the T-18.
It is getting hard to find "legally" spinnable primary trainers. It seems like everything I see anymore has a placard prohibiting spins. Some are TC'd that way but even the old C-150s have placards now(because of a rudder stop AD note). Not many places using Citabrias or similar for primary training.