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Thread: [Acro] Re: Pitts,Parachutes and Padding
Message: [Acro] Re: Pitts,Parachutes and Padding
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From: David Allgood <offbeat at mc.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 01:39:23 UTC
Jerry, I have the opposite problem with my S1. My backpack solves the pedal reach but my butt was to low. So for me it was a cushion or a phone book. I went with the cushion. If you are comfortable with the seatpack and if it still has alot of life left you may want to consider a cushion. Find what thickness solves your reach problem and make a pattern that fits your space requirements. Most good upholsterers can make a cushion from your pattern and you can specify the density of the foam and covering used. Be sure your design when installed leaves nothing to hangup on if you must, shall we say need to get the h*$$ out in a hurry. My thought is that this piece of art work stays with the ride. The last thought is the the covering should be smooth enough to let you slide in and out easily. A friend who is a CFI needs both, a seat and back cushion ( shes 5' at best ) and she had them made to fit her needs and the cost was not bad. Hope this helps. Dave Allgood Jerry Guy wrote: > Pitts drivers, > > Been flying my S2B with a seatpack 'chute because thats what came with > the airplane when I bought it. Height seems just right but being short > of leg, I've been doubling up on the back cushions to get comfortable > full pedal deflection. > > Shopping around for an appropriate back cushion, I've been told by > cushion makers that they have seat patterns but no back patterns for my > Pitts as most people use a backpack chute. > > 1. Are you flying with a backpack, seatpack or other chute? > > 2. Is there some decided advantage to the backpack chute vs seatpack? > (other than the obvious cushion situation above) > > I could purchase a backpack and relagate the seatpack to the pax if > there is an advantage, or just purchase a cushion. Ideas? Opinions? > > Thanks, > > Jerry