OK Guys and Gals,

 

Just to put in my thinking on two items that were brought up on the light weight interior:

 

About crushability and energy concerns.  I think that the structure of the seat pan will probably deflect or give way so by butt is hanging out the bottom of the plane LOL. Seriously, I don't have a lot (inch or so) room to add the type of foams discussed due to my sitting height - even when I was skinny it almost DQ'd me from USAF Pilot Training - thus the set up I ultimately have.  BTW with the seat set up as shown and described (leather lumbar support over camping mat egg carton foam and a thin layer of closed cell camping mat) I flew for and hour and was pleasantly supprised with the comfort - don't mind the leather smell one bit.

 

About Fire safety.  The HVAC insulation is certified to some building standard and does not support flame with a torch test also it gave off very little fume and smoke.  The two foams seem to be resistant to fire in the same way as they don't support flame with heat source removed.  Additionally the carpet and support material seem to be OK with just the plastic corregated material a little suspect but when you sandwich them together (carpet/corregated material and aluminum floor) it seems to be acceptable.

 

I appreciate the comments and concerns. Anyway those are my thoughts and why I am where I am in the design 

 

Phil

Views: 284

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

I am glad you checked out your stuff for fire resistance, Phil. I share your problem with sitting height. I, too, was close to being thrown out of AF pilot training for that. I am convinced, to this day, that I would have lost my kneecaps if I ejected out of the T-37. I did not share my concerns with the powers that be, because if I was right, I would have been thrown out. When they measured me, on my sign in physical, they said I was ok, but I am not so sure. Good thing I never had to find out.

 

I am using Oregon Aero universal soft seat pilot cushions. I am presently flying a friend's 601XLB and the one inch bottom cushion gives me lots of headroom. My friend bought Oregon Aero's custom cushions for the plane and they are wonderful, but they make me sit too high.

RSS

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
 

Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...


Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith
:

Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

West Coast USA:

 
Pro Builder Assistance:

 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

© 2024   Created by Zenith.Aero.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service