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05-01-2017, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Braham, MN
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Uncomfortable Seats
I love my RV12 SLSA but the seats get uncomfortable after 30 minutes or so. I've tried various cushions without much luck--are higher quality seats available from an aftermarket source?
I've read posts referring to Abbey--Is she at the Oregon Aero I see advertised at the website. I'd like to hear what specific seats people may have ordered and how happy they are with them.
Last edited by Ted Christopher : 05-01-2017 at 01:24 PM.
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05-01-2017, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: arvada, co
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Flightline
If the seats in the SLSA are constructed by the same group as the seats ordered in any of Vans RV12 kits they can add temper foam at an additional cost of course. I had this option when my seats were being constructed and Abby did a great job with my request of the better foam to sit on. I have always been satisfied with the comfort level understanding what it is and the reality of the expectations.
I would check with Abby at Flightline.
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05-01-2017, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Aurora, OR
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Abby at Flightline interiors is just terrific. Giver her a call and ask her about options. They make the RV-12 interiors and can definitely do an upgraded seat that's more comfortable and nicer than the basic ones.
Pics and info: http://www.flightlineinteriors.com/rv12
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05-01-2017, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
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I sat in my FlightLine Interior seats for 4 hours straight a couple weeks ago just after completing phase 1 (5 hours total that day). The seats are very comfortable with the memory foam option.
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05-01-2017, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ramona, CA
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I have the Oregon Aero foam seats for my RV-9A. I bought the seats from Aircraft Spruce, then sent them to Abby for covering. Extremely happy with her work and service. The seats are super comfortable and I've never had any issues after many long flights. In fact, when I land, I'm usually too comfortable to get out of the airplane!  |
05-01-2017, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
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In the 12 I needed to be closer to the rudder pedals and brakes. I added a hinge half about 2 1/2 inches forward of the original two. It did two things, I could reach the pedals just fine (I have short legs and a pot gut) but most of all my sitting position is now totally comfortable!
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05-01-2017, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: kansas
Posts: 327
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I also have tempur foam. The seating position is very uncomfortable without the small lower spacer installed. I can only stand about 15 minutes without it. With the spacer installed, I am very comfortable though my noggin is close to the canopy. 5' 11" 150#
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ULPower 260is
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05-01-2017, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Braham, MN
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Larry, can you tell me how the spacer works, does it go under my seat or behind my back I am not currently using it.
I appreciate all the comments, thank you.
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05-01-2017, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: kansas
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The spacers I have are the width of the seat bottom and about half of the length. They velcro to the bottom side of the seat. I do not recall if I paid extra for them or they came with the package. I purchased a complete interior. I can get a jpeg tomorrow while at the hangar, if you like.
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05-02-2017, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gloversville, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Christopher
Larry, can you tell me how the spacer works, does it go under my seat or behind my back I am not currently using it.
I appreciate all the comments, thank you.
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The wedge goes under the seat. Without it your behind will be like it's down in a hole. I am over 6 feet tall and have taken many long fligts quite comfortably.
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