To: Whirlygirl
I simply stated that this kind of problem does not exist on a helicopter that was designed to Mil Specs, which require human engineering as a part of the design. The 206 was designed for a competition for a light observation helicopter for the US Army but there were no fixed design requirements. The Bell model lost out to the Hughes 369. Bell realized the potential for the basic design but it was pug ugly. They turned it over to Raymond Loewy an industrial designer and the 206 as we know it today resulted. He however did nothing relative to the ergonomics of the interior. Thus your problem resulted.
If you are the exclusive pilot in this 206 maybe you can check with Bell to see if it is possible to modify the cyclic stick to put a gooseneck in it to compensate for your forward position in the seat. That way you can reach the pedals and still have a comfortable stick position.
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The Cat
[This message has been edited by Lu Zuckerman (edited 03 February 2001).]