PA38 Tomahawk

[night hawk 150]

I am little on the large side in regards to size :sad: and was think can anyone on here tell me what size the insode of a PA38 is compared to for example.


PA38 same size as a PA28

or

PA38 same size as a C150

the problem is i don't know anyone who has a PA38 near me to try out and see if it will be a good fit or a snug fit.:ugh:

advice needed

Thanks
Craig :ok:

[Tarq57]

Its roughly between the two, but without the backseat room of a Cherokee. The LH seat moves up as you slide it forward - the rails are on a slight upslope. Not much headroom if you're tall in the body. Not quite as wide as a PA28, perhaps a couple of cm wider than a 150.
Ex. flight visibility, snappy precise controls, little elevator effect below about 50 on takeoff, will stall abruptly, and truly flat spin readily if you let it.
Not much prop clearance/small wheels=smooth airstrips only.
overall considered a good trainer. I liked flying it but the structure doesn't always inspire confidence.(Just have a look over the back and watch the tail moving in a spin!)

[effortless]

My mate is huge but he got into a PA38 quite well. I flew one a few times and I never felt confident in it. I am quite large and I flew with someone larger. It is a bit more roomy in the Warrior but it wasn't as intimate as a 152 which I find really tight.

[LondonJ]

I fly pa38s quite regularly and they are far roomier than the pa28 or c150, you aren't shoulder to shoulder with the other person and you have very good vis.

[Kanu]

My first 20 odd hours were in PA38's. Found there to be much more room than a 150...


6'5" n 16+ stone:{ .

loved every minute of it so enjoy

[Andy_RR]

Don't forget, two largish folk and full fuel and a C152 is probably close if not overloaded. I'm not sure what the story is on a C150 or PA38 - probably similar or worse, I'd guess.

Worth doing the sums just to give yourself something else to worry about! :}

['India-Mike]

My 'typical' PA38 is 1234lbs empty. Add 2 14 st people (392lbs) leaves 44ibs or 6 imp. gals. 2 12 st people leaves room for another 8 gals.