REFLECTOR: seats

[Alex Balic]

Hi Bill,
Please send me the pictures as well,

Thanks,

Alex
velocity_pilot at verizon.net

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of William Walker
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:14 PM
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: seats

Reiff,

You'll probably regret the Corbeau decision down the road. Most current
Velocities run out of forward CG before they run out of useful load. That
extra 35 lbs is way forward of the CG. 

Besides, there is almost no side-loading in aircraft, and although the
Velocity seat pans look Plain-Jane, you would be amazed at how someone like
Oregon Aero can make them feel wonderful. Wiggle room is very much
appreciated after 2+ hrs in this type aircraft. 

I looked at numerous options, even automotive seats, and came up with this
solution:

Factory seat pans, Mazda Miata (circa 2002) outer hinges, factory inner
hinges, some creative fitment engineering, Oregon Aero seat foams, local
interior shop, and could not be happier. They look and feel like factory car
seats, they fold forward for easy access to the rear seats, and the seat
backs can be adjusted rearward by the hinge lever in easily duplicated
notches. (They can also lay all the way back and down if you ever have to
sleep in your plane or have the need to engage the autopilot and travel
rearward to diagnose wayward gear problems). 

Let me know if you are interested and I'll take a few photos and a video to
send to you.

Bill Walker