Hi Bert,
Just saw this. Aviator seats are different that standard seats because they use our custom backrest frame. We wanted to make the backrest tilt forward easier than the stock frame (just for easier access to things back there). When you tilt the stock backrest forward, it has to compress the back part of the seat cushion, and also the backrest cushion.
To avoid this, we moved the hinge point forward in relation to the rest of the seat. You'll notice that if you look at the part of the frame where the hinge attaches, it is angled forward. It's shifted forward 1.5", or 1 hinge position. What this means is that if you put the hinge of an Aviator seat in the middle hinge, it's the same as putting the stock seat in the rear hinge. If you put the Aviator in the rear hinge, it is at a steeper angle then any of the stock seat locations (we don't really recommend the back hinge with the Aviator, but some customers use it). Let me know if you have any other questions.
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