the heading now seems off-topic.
Among many mods to my RHJ-8 were two ballast boxes
under the knees, and a 10lb slug to slide into the tail cone
for 2 pilots of over 300 lb total.
Easy and quick CG control.
John F


At 19:03 04 August 2012, Bob Kuykendall wrote:
On Aug 4, 8:50=A0am, Dave Nadler wrote:

Add my vote for side-by-side. I still have my whale
(RHJ-8), and most pilots have really enjoyed the
seating. No shouting back and forth down a long tube,
MUCH friendlier for rides, shared set of instruments.
Easier for instructor to see what's going on with
student and hit him. Visibility impact is not so much !

CG management is more challenging especially if
pilots are far enough in front of wing for good
visibility...

Thanks, Dave! I have always been inspired by Henry Preiss's designs,
and by the practical get-it-done development ethic that let him and
Dick Schreder toss so many two-seaters into the sky.

The reason the canopy rail is so low on the sides is to promote
visibility down and offside, which is sometimes sub-par in side-by-
side designs.

Bob K.