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Size—and Safety—Matters

Meg Godlewski
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You have to have a sight picture to fly safely. If you need a cushion or cushions to achieve that, you have an important choice to make.[Credit: Appareo]
You have to have a sight picture to fly safely. If you need a cushion or cushions to achieve that, you have an important choice to make.[Credit: Appareo]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Many pilots, particularly shorter individuals, require booster cushions to achieve proper visibility over the cowling and adequate reach to rudder pedals, which is critical for flight safety and performance.
  • While improvised solutions are often used initially, dedicated aviation booster cushions offer superior stability, comfort, and effectiveness, with various models available differing in cost, materials, and design features.
  • The article also briefly addresses the inverse challenge of tall pilots fitting comfortably into cockpits, advising them to carefully select aircraft and ensure full control movement without interference.
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Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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