BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 15:43

Dave Siciliano wins the internet today.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 15:57

Only funnin. Hope no one takes offense.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 16:15

Username Protected wrote:

Yes the m600 doesn’t work for me at all at 6’4”, my head sits in the cutout and it’s workable with in ear headsets, but not ideal. I sat in back and felt a bit crammed too, maybe slightly better than an A36 but not even close to my twin bonanza or a king air. Do you have a photo with 4 in the back? I love all the specs on the 600 but the cabin is a deal breaker. I haven’t sat in the SF50 yet but it looks awesome.

Yup. I’d be a Malibu or maybe Meridian owner if the cockpit had more headroom. At 6’4” I can’t fit comfortably at all and while I “might” be able to make it work, I’m not spending big money on a plane that doesn’t fit me.
I have the same problem with the Bonanza.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 16:33

FWIW, at 6'2" and 200#s, I fit perfectly in the left seat of my Meridian. The right seat seams to be a bit tighter and I have to recline the seat to avoid the occassional headset rub against the headliner. But, no problems in the left seat.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 16:51

Username Protected wrote:

FWIW, at 6'2" and 200#s, I fit perfectly in the left seat of my Meridian. The right seat seams to be a bit tighter and I have to recline the seat to avoid the occassional headset rub against the headliner. But, no problems in the left seat.

Charlie Tango is an amazing name for a pilot. How did that happen?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 17:16

Username Protected wrote:

FWIW, at 6'2" and 200#s, I fit perfectly in the left seat of my Meridian. The right seat seams to be a bit tighter and I have to recline the seat to avoid the occassional headset rub against the headliner. But, no problems in the left seat.

Charlie Tango is an amazing name for a pilot. How did that happen?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 17:58

Hi, I’m Charlie November.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 19:28

Username Protected wrote:

Dr Seuss must have been on the design team...

Mike C.

Come on, Mike.

You’ve got an MU-2 and you’re calling the SF50 ugly?
:peace:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 19:45

Username Protected wrote:

Yes the m600 doesn’t work for me at all at 6’4”, my head sits in the cutout and it’s workable with in ear headsets, but not ideal. I sat in back and felt a bit crammed too, maybe slightly better than an A36 but not even close to my twin bonanza or a king air. Do you have a photo with 4 in the back? I love all the specs on the 600 but the cabin is a deal breaker. I haven’t sat in the SF50 yet but it looks awesome.

Yup. I’d be a Malibu or maybe Meridian owner if the cockpit had more headroom. At 6’4” I can’t fit comfortably at all and while I “might” be able to make it work, I’m not spending big money on a plane that doesn’t fit me.
I have the same problem with the Bonanza.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 20:18

Part of the issue with the Piper's IMO is how your body is shaped vs. height. The local piper sales guy is 6'5" and fits fine. He is really skinny and ALL legs so he can just put the seat back. At 6'1" 240 32" inseam my experience is VERY different. I can't get comfortable in them no matter what I try to do.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 20:52

TBMs as lots of room for the crew. More than any of the smaller jets.
Move the seat as far back as you want and with the pilot door its so easy to get in & out.

Username Protected wrote:

Yes the m600 doesn’t work for me at all at 6’4”, my head sits in the cutout and it’s workable with in ear headsets, but not ideal. I sat in back and felt a bit crammed too, maybe slightly better than an A36 but not even close to my twin bonanza or a king air. Do you have a photo with 4 in the back? I love all the specs on the 600 but the cabin is a deal breaker. I haven’t sat in the SF50 yet but it looks awesome.

Yup. I’d be a Malibu or maybe Meridian owner if the cockpit had more headroom. At 6’4” I can’t fit comfortably at all and while I “might” be able to make it work, I’m not spending big money on a plane that doesn’t fit me.
I have the same problem with the Bonanza.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 21:26

Username Protected wrote:

TBMs as lots of room for the crew. More than any of the smaller jets.
Move the seat as far back as you want and with the pilot door its so easy to get in & out.

But, the TBM is only 47” wide and 48” tall, which is tighter than a small jet. Not exactly roomy.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 21:59

I found a Gulfstream cockpit to be too small. :scratch:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 21:59

Username Protected wrote:

In keeping with Dr. Seuss :-)

You are Mike Exam

Do you like SF50 Mike exam?
I do not like it
Says Mike Exam.
I do not like it, I would ban!

Would you like it to go here or there?
I would not like it
Here or there
I would not like it anywhere?
.

Would you like it with longer legs?
Would you like it with fewer regs?
I would not like it with longer legs!
I would not like it with fewer regs.
I do not like SF50!
I do not like it says Mike Exam.

Would you like it with a higher ceiling?
Would you find that more appealing?
Would you like it with auto throttle?
Would that make you Coddle?
I would not like it with higher ceiling
I would not find that more appealing
Even with auto throttle
I would not Coddle.
I think it looks like a bottle!

I do not like SF50!
I do not like it says Mike Exam

OMG!

Well done Dave...well done!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Jan 2019, 22:47

Username Protected wrote:

I found a Gulfstream cockpit to be too small. :scratch:

Because with few exceptions, its flown by hired help, not an owner.

Cirrus SF50