Stereotypes about LSAs: True, False, or both?

[Merlinspop]

That said, the CT is pretty darn roomy. The Sportcruiser is as well. Sounds like the Bristell even ups the ante a little.

Bristell is slight wider than the SportCruiser. What you notice most though is the semi-reclined seating position in the Bristell, the high-back seats, and the ergonomic updates. Seat cushions can be placed behind the seat back for a more upright position. Rudder pedals are adjustable. Both planes can accommodate people well over 6 feet tall. I know of one gentleman that appeared to be about 6'5 and flew the SportCruiser!

I'm 6'3" and about 225 and I was quite comfortable in the SportCruiser. I think Dana and I might have bumped shoulders a bit, but it certainly wasn't an "overlap" situation.

[MrMorden]

Sounds like you are an unhappy FD owner. Maybe you should sell yours to SportPilot, he is planeless.

I am 6-1 and the wing support is above my line of sight, never hit it once.

On the contrary, I love the CT. But I'm not blinded to its design limitations by the fact that I own one.

I am also 6'1", and have also never hit the spar carry-through with my head. But I have also never crashed a CT or flipped it on its back, have you? The spar box is in a perfect location for inertia in an impact to drive your skull right into it.

Your argument is the same as saying your car is fine in a high-speed impact because you've never been hurt in it in your driveway.

[SportPilot]

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[FastEddieB]

Bit more on the Bristell…

Turns out the $110k base price I focused on is if you build it yourself.

And without an engine!

The red taildragger, built with a lot of nice options was $162k.

The yellow nosedragger with expensive custom paint and flush rivets was $167k I think.

Typical of today's prices, I guess.

[c162pilot]

Is the MVP mock-up at Sebring? If so, any thoughts about it?

[garbageman]

No. A booth, pictures, and animated salesmen.
David

[zaitcev]

At the other extreme the little Aerotrek taildragger was also pretty cute.

I had an eye for those from the start. But I cannot muster even $80k (which is 1/2 the price of $160k airplanes like Bristell, newer GX, etc.).