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03-06-2015, 11:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
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Dreaded Glare Shield - GASH !
It appears that Harrison Ford may have cut his forehead on the glareshield. I have seen many RV's with no edge protection on the top of the instrument panel. This is exactly where your head will hit in an accident.
I would like to see some of the different ideas builders have used to make this safer. I am helping a friend get his RV back into the air and he just has a sharp metal edge and I am sure some of you have some great ideas to make this safer.Please share some posts and pictures. Thanks.
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03-06-2015, 11:36 PM
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03-06-2015, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
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Don't assume that a laceration on the forehead means that there was no edge protection on his glare shield.
Considering the high energy impact that can occur, it can still split the skin if padded.
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03-07-2015, 12:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Oh, pardon me. I read the subject line and thought you were calling for me. Nothing to see here. Move along... 
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Karl, Goodyear, Arizona (KGYR) ATP, CFII
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03-07-2015, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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...by the way, do a search for "pinch welt". There are various sizes, colors and designs out there. I have basic black automotive pinch welt on my glare shield and it looks good.
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Karl, Goodyear, Arizona (KGYR) ATP, CFII
RV-14A, Flying
Extra 330LX, Flying
RV-8, Sold
RV-7, Sold
Bearhawk 4-Place, Sold
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03-07-2015, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lawton, OK
Posts: 265
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Glare shield
Classic aero also has a cushioned glare shield edge protector. Looks good and might provide a bit more protection.
Bill
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03-07-2015, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Mesa Arizona
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I ran slit 1/4 inch fuel line filled with gorilla snot over the sharp edge. Then used 1/4 closed cell foam to pad the top and make the fuel line flush. Then I covered the top with a heavy duty yoga mat bull nosed around the edge. All in all it makes for a nicely cushioned edge. If/when the yoga mat deteriorates I'll just add a new one on top of it.
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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
RV-10 N24EV
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Last edited by woxofswa : 03-07-2015 at 01:05 AM.
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03-07-2015, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
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Shoulder harness?
I doubt seriously that that old airplane had shoulder harnesses either...good protection.
Best,
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Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
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Louisville, Ga
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03-07-2015, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Just Minutes from KBVI!
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I would go with an airbag. I was once in a 50 mph head-on collision (with a telephone pole after losing control on a slippery road) and I think the airbag saved me a bad head injury. Even though I had my seat belt on, I would have hit at least the steering wheel. I got a brush burn on my arms from the airbag inflation but that was my only injury.
As stated above, no matter how "soft" you make the glare shield, your head is going to dissipate some serious energy on it if it hits, and regardless, I think you will be hurt. Better to let an airbag slow you down first.
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03-07-2015, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocahontas MS
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speaking of Harrison Ford...
Why is a golf course the best place to crash land an a/c?
No,
It's because there's always a doctor nearby.
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