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Old 02-04-2018 | 12:04 PM
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I know they have the same airframe cross section. Is the Sovereign cockpit roomier, tighter, the same, for tall pilots?
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Old 02-04-2018 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Lazyb757
I know they have the same airframe cross section. Is the Sovereign cockpit roomier, tighter, the same, for tall pilots?
Lengthwise, it's identical. Width-wise, the Excels with the single FMS (like the NJA ones) are more comfortable as the center console is narrower, leaving a little room to "spread," which helps guys like me with longer legs.
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Old 02-04-2018 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CA1900
Lengthwise, it's identical. Width-wise, the Excels with the single FMS (like the NJA ones) are more comfortable as the center console is narrower, leaving a little room to "spread," which helps guys like me with longer legs.
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But if you don't fit in an Excel, you're not gonna fit in a Sovereign, huh?
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Old 02-04-2018 | 10:09 PM
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But if you don't fit in an Excel, you're not gonna fit in a Sovereign, huh?
Nope. They're basically the same front end, with slightly better avionics in the Sovereign. But I found the Sovereign to be a little tighter because of the dual FMS.

The Latitude, on the other hand, is super-comfortable. It's a Sovereign+ systems-wise, but with a much fatter fuselage. After many iterations, Cessna finally made a comfortable cockpit.
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Old 02-05-2018 | 12:55 AM
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I find the Sovereign roomier than the Excel. Not by much though.
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Originally Posted by CA1900
Nope. They're basically the same front end, with slightly better avionics in the Sovereign. But I found the Sovereign to be a little tighter because of the dual FMS.

The Latitude, on the other hand, is super-comfortable. It's a Sovereign+ systems-wise, but with a much fatter fuselage. After many iterations, Cessna finally made a comfortable cockpit.
Yes, the Latitude is the SHIZNIT. Got a tour a few months back - an awesome airplane!
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