Former Dick Foote Wildcat on Courtesy!

[StangStung]

Evidently...and I even had a legit question buried in there. So I'll repeat and try to re-rail the train:

How many people can fit in that space behind the Wildcat's cockpit? The wide angle pic on courtesy's website makes it look as big as the tail end of an OnMark A-26. Seems like it's made for munchkins...

[Cherrybomber13]

Chris,
You put together a great piece at the top of this thread, Im thinking put it in CASCADE.
It's not your fault that a 3 place horse is just, well funnier

[Warbird Kid]

Evidently...and I even had a legit question buried in there. So I'll repeat and try to re-rail the train:

How many people can fit in that space behind the Wildcat's cockpit? The wide angle pic on courtesy's website makes it look as big as the tail end of an OnMark A-26. Seems like it's made for munchkins...

Okay so yours was legit. If theres a picture floating around out there with a person(s) sitting in the back, I think it would help to gauge the size. I know it kind of seems impossible to fit three people in the little ole' Wildcat but that's why i like this modification. Its so different, unique, innovative, and original in my eyes. Not to mention you could take the whole family to airshows with you!

[whistlingdeath77]

Is the wildcat big enough to be able to make it a 2 seater? I was able to get a good look at the NEAM's nice one and it's a small plane. With enough enginering and time, anything may be possible

[Cherrybomber13]

I know the (In)Famous Col. Rohr has ridden in the back and hes no tiny guy. He claims it was a nice setup. I do agree that it looks like the rear end of a A-26 not a wildcat...

[TAdan]

I saw this Wildcat in person this past June in Reading PA at the WWII weekend. I was very curious about the passenger compartment. I looked in through the tinted window and was surprised it really didnt look to be too small. I'd guess you could fit two average sized people without much more trouble than sitting in the back seat of a muscle car.

That picture on Courtesy is definately a wide angle / bug eye shot.

[51fixer]

Evidently...and I even had a legit question buried in there. So I'll repeat and try to re-rail the train:

How many people can fit in that space behind the Wildcat's cockpit? The wide angle pic on courtesy's website makes it look as big as the tail end of an OnMark A-26. Seems like it's made for munchkins...

If there is 3 seats and 3 seatbelts its legal to carry 3 passengers.
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[Jerry O'Neill]

I believe when it was first modified in the 1950's (?) it could hold a total of seven people, including the pilot! When it came back to the U.S. it was re-engineered down to only three seats in the back.
Jerry

[Warbird Kid]

Seven!?!?! My god... Would be nice to see someone bring that Wildcat back to New England. Maybe Jeff Clyman would want another bird for the stable? I think it would be an appropriate addition.

[whistlingdeath77]

wow! I didn't think that a wildcat could carry that many pounds. I'm just guessing 7 people at 200 pounds each, 1,400 pounds of passengers and then whatever she holds for fuel and equipment. Not too much weight but for being almost 70 years old are the wings able to safley commute that many people?

[CAPFlyer]

Considering the plane could carry 2 500 pound bombs and 6 rockets, I think it might be able to carry that many with the removal of the heavy radios and other equipment like armor.

[whistlingdeath77]

Considering the plane could carry 2 500 pound bombs and 6 rockets, I think it might be able to carry that many with the removal of the heavy radios and other equipment like armor.

very true. But how the heck do you squish 7 people in there???

[Warbird Kid]

Heres the Registry: http://www.warbirdregistry.org/f4fregistry/f4f-86680.htm



It says it originally had 4.

[Jerry O'Neill]

Considering the plane could carry 2 500 pound bombs and 6 rockets, I think it might be able to carry that many with the removal of the heavy radios and other equipment like armor.

very true. But how the heck do you squish 7 people in there???

Remember, it was in South America at the time. Size of PAX's were probably a little different!
Jerry

[Jerry O'Neill]

Heres the Registry: http://www.warbirdregistry.org/f4fregistry/f4f-86680.htm



It says it originally had 4.

Quite possible, but I'm pretty sure there was an article on it back in the late 70's early 80's that said Seven.
You put sideways seats in there and with the size of your average South American, you could do it.
Jerry