Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 11
is actuated at low power settings with the gear up.
COCKPIT
Both the front and rear cockpits are exceptionally comfortable.
Semi-supine (reclined) seating is provided for optimum crew
comfort. Although the front seat will physically accommodate a
pilot or passenger 6 ft. 4 in. tall weighing 200 lbs. in comfort, the
combined weight in the front seat must NOT exceed 340 lbs.
(individual airplanes may vary). The rear seat will also
accommodate a passenger weighing up to 200 lbs. in comfort.
Since the rear seat is over the c.g., only the gross weight
limitation need be considered.
Full flight controls are provided on both sides in the front seat.
Wrist-action control stick are positioned on both the right and left
side consoles, enabling the airplane to be flown from either seat,
and enabling the pilot to relax and rest the weight of his (or her)
arm on the side console, reducing work load on long trips.
Throttle, carburetor heat and mixture controls, landing brake
handle, landing light handle, and aileron trim are located in the
center console. The landing gear crank actuation knob is located
in the center of the instrument panel, and pitch trim is located
underneath the center of the panel.
Storage pockets are provided at both sides and in the center of
the seat back for charts, etc. There is also storage space under
the front seats, although not as readily accessible.
The rear seat leg area is wide enough to store luggage even
when the seat is occupied with a passenger. Additional storage
space is available in the center section spar and behind the rear
seat.
Due to the highly insulated fuselage structure and the large
plexiglass canopy, the COZY will maintain about 60°F inside
temperature with an outside temperature of 10°F (vent closed,
sun shining). Thus the requirement for cabin heat is far less than
other light-planes. Due to the small cabin volume and good vent
location, the COZY is more comfortable on hot days than
conventional light-planes.
The COZY is equipped with an electrical alarm system with
buzzer and light which warns the pilot if he advances the throttle
for takeoff with the canopy unlocked. Also, a canopy safety latch
is installed as a back-up, to catch the canopy if the pilot neglects
to lock it and ignores the warning system.
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