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Old 01-24-2017, 06:53 PM
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Default seat interior RV 8
Can anyone recommend finished seats interior for RV-8 seats
Flight Line Interiors?, Oregon Aero Seats? Also seatbelt?
I guess Vans seat molds are on the low end
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Old 01-24-2017, 07:09 PM
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I used Abby and Hooker Harness.

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Old 01-24-2017, 07:34 PM
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anybody recommend RV-8 seat interiors, was looking at Flight Line Interiors
Also need seatbelt. Will do limited aerobatics
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Old 01-25-2017, 05:57 AM
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Oregon Aero and Classic Aero Designs are both worth checking out. Both are VAF advertisers, and both do quality work.
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Old 01-25-2017, 08:49 AM
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I installed seats in the 8A made by DJ at Cleaveland Tool 14 years ago and they still look like the day I put them in. https://bracketsweb.com/rvinteriors/

I got the same type of seats for the RV-10 and will get them again for the new RV-8 project.

I don't like leather, but I know DJ does leather as well.

I used Hooker Harnesses for the 8A and 10 and will again for the 8.

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Old 01-25-2017, 08:49 AM
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Check and compare Hooker Harness and Crow Enterprizes for five point harnesses. I personally prefer the cam-lock style release setup versus the military style but I don't do much aerobatics. Both companies offer this.

Hooker also offers a true aerobatic set with ratchet for a second seat (lap) harness but I understand these are difficult to fit into an RV-8 without some extra work. Be sure to check first.

My experience was first with Hooker harness (non-ratcheing type) but found they slipped a lot once G went negative even when just pushing the nose over from a full departure stall. If your wife flies with you and/or has weaker hands she might prefer the cam-lock release. You can mix and match, front and back. Hooker offers both release styles.

I currently use the Crow system and like it a lot.

Shoulder pads definitely recommended for either system.

RE: interiors. All are good suppliers. I've been impressed with Flightline on quality and response.

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Old 01-25-2017, 04:29 PM
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Abby at Flightline Interiors does amazing work, highly recommended. She will work with you to create what you want.
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Abby at Flightline Interiors does amazing work, highly recommended. She will work with you to create what you want.
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