Main Spar Carry-through Tubing Pad - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T10:52:13Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/main-spar-carry-through-tubing-pad?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A338012&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJohn does point out padding…tag:zenith.aero,2014-02-06:2606393:Comment:3380122014-02-06T00:22:36.888ZWalt Snyderhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WaltSnyder189
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<p>John does point out padding as a safety feature, and all of us that have been in an upset or had a Jeep roll can vouch it does cross your mind, mostly the split second before it hits the fan. As always, there are trade offs. Check out the video below if you think you're nice and belted in and it won't matter. Watch the pilot in slow motion. </p>
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<p>Walt Snyder…</p>
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<p>John does point out padding as a safety feature, and all of us that have been in an upset or had a Jeep roll can vouch it does cross your mind, mostly the split second before it hits the fan. As always, there are trade offs. Check out the video below if you think you're nice and belted in and it won't matter. Watch the pilot in slow motion. </p>
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<p>Walt Snyder</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5aMT9MBfZI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5aMT9MBfZI</a></p> Hey!! That's so Kim Kardashia…tag:zenith.aero,2014-02-05:2606393:Comment:3380632014-02-05T20:02:21.379ZWalt Snyderhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WaltSnyder189
<p>Hey!! That's so Kim Kardashian to knock my Edition1-2. </p>
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<p>Actually, I'm glad I didn't go the cutting it out route. I did the beanie mod, and kept the diagonal. Personal preference only, but I don't like my headsets cluttering the front, or reaching behind me to find them in the back, so the diagonal is a perfect spot for a headset hook that is between us and easily used. I always found myself buckled in and then trying to reach behind me for my headsets, I wasn't fast enough to…</p>
<p>Hey!! That's so Kim Kardashian to knock my Edition1-2. </p>
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<p>Actually, I'm glad I didn't go the cutting it out route. I did the beanie mod, and kept the diagonal. Personal preference only, but I don't like my headsets cluttering the front, or reaching behind me to find them in the back, so the diagonal is a perfect spot for a headset hook that is between us and easily used. I always found myself buckled in and then trying to reach behind me for my headsets, I wasn't fast enough to figure that one out. </p>
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<p>With the beanie mod, I also find that diagonal piece a great handle to adjust myself in the seat, to get in or out (you cannot put a lot of weight on it, it's not designed for that) and I even catch myself hanging my hand on it for no apparent reason. I'm actually glad I kept it and didn't go through the hassle of taking it out. And I did wrap it in leather, to go with my shoes…….</p>
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<p>Walt Snyder</p> Peter,
Looks like you comple…tag:zenith.aero,2014-02-05:2606393:Comment:3380042014-02-05T18:43:46.639ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Peter,</p>
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<p>Looks like you completely misunderstood/misinterpreted the text and photo:</p>
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<li>When I said "roll bar padding," this is not a cosmetic cover but rather "real" roll bar safety padding: NHRA (National Hot Rod Assoc.)/SFI-approved (SFI Safety Foundation) spec 45.1, high density/burn certified foam, not something "dressed up in leather."</li>
<li>It's applied to the main spar carry-through tubing, (read the title of topic), not the diagonal…</li>
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<p>Looks like you completely misunderstood/misinterpreted the text and photo:</p>
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<li>When I said "roll bar padding," this is not a cosmetic cover but rather "real" roll bar safety padding: NHRA (National Hot Rod Assoc.)/SFI-approved (SFI Safety Foundation) spec 45.1, high density/burn certified foam, not something "dressed up in leather."</li>
<li>It's applied to the main spar carry-through tubing, (read the title of topic), not the diagonal tubing.</li>
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<p>But, you're absolutely correct on one thing: it <strong>IS</strong> an edition 2 fuselage/cabin frame ... attached to a <em>completed and flying airframe</em> with 200+ hrs of flight time<em>. Flying</em> the 750 is a blast!</p>
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<p>John<br/>N750A</p> This is so Edition 2. I woul…tag:zenith.aero,2014-02-05:2606393:Comment:3380012014-02-05T18:11:56.925ZPeter Autenriedhttps://zenith.aero/profile/PeterAutenried
<p>This is so Edition 2. I would cut out the diagonal tubing rather than than dressing it up in leather and call it a safety feature. -- just my 2c.</p>
<p>This is so Edition 2. I would cut out the diagonal tubing rather than than dressing it up in leather and call it a safety feature. -- just my 2c.</p>