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06-20-2009, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Posts: 110
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upholstery
I would like input regarding upholstery, suppliers, and cloth/ leather. Seems there are a lot of choices I my aging bum would appreciate comfy seats!
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06-20-2009, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Corvallis Oregon
Posts: 3,547
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oregon aero
Mine are trimmed in leather but thats neither here not there.
My Wife and I can do 6 hour trips in almost perfect comfort..Spendy but highly recommended.
Frank
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06-20-2009, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 216
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Classic Aero Ultraleather
I recently got my RV-8 seats from Classic Aero. They are upholstered with a synthetic material called Ultraleather. It is very soft and comfortable. I'm not flying yet, but I have spent quite a bit of time in the seats as I work on the wiring in my cockpit. The seats are as comfortable as the leather seats in my wife's Volvo S80.
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Craig Schwartz
RV-8 (Flying!), IO-360B1PC2 (180 hp, 1 P-Mag, 1 Slick Mag), Whirlwind 200RV, AF-3500, G496, Digiflight II, Classic Aero Sportsman Ultraleather Seats
N868RV
Santa Rosa, CA
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06-20-2009, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig23
I recently got my RV-8 seats from Classic Aero. They are upholstered with a synthetic material called Ultraleather. It is very soft and comfortable.
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I second the above.
Nice product, from nice folks.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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06-20-2009, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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What is under that upholstery...
...is also important for your aging bum too... 
http://www.aviationsupplyonline.com/....em?pid=548924
This stuff really works well, make sure it (or an equivalent) is inside your seat bottom cushion.
Since you are in sunny CA, you won't have the "too hard when it's cold" problem with these foams...
Also on sale at Wicks... http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog...418/index.html
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
Last edited by az_gila : 06-20-2009 at 02:20 PM.
Reason: added Wicks link
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06-20-2009, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 395
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I'd like to know, what is a good place to aquire materials for a do-it-yourself interior? Is there a place with a good online catalogue with aviation-grade 'stuff'?
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Brad Brensing
RV-10 Emp/Tailcone - Complete, QB Wings - Building, Fuse - Building
Never judge a man by his trim tabs.
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06-20-2009, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Green Bay, WI (GRB)
Posts: 476
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Upholstery Supplies
This company has a few products that meet FAR 25.853b,
many that meet Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302, and marine standards.
I have purchased several times from them and have been very satisfied.
http://www.rochfordsupply.com/
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Don Pansier
Green Bay, WI (GRB)
RV-7 N450DP
W9LYX
Antennas for Experimental Aircraft
www.deltapopaviation.com
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06-20-2009, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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These folks...
Quote:
Originally Posted by iwannarv
I'd like to know, what is a good place to aquire materials for a do-it-yourself interior? Is there a place with a good online catalogue with aviation-grade 'stuff'?
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...sell FAA approved stuff for certified aircraft. Mainly entire interior kits, but they do sell yard goods.
http://www.airtexinteriors.com/catalogue/upholstery.htm
Their contact cement is the best I've used, even better than the 3M Super Weather Strip stuff.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
Last edited by az_gila : 06-20-2009 at 09:13 PM.
Reason: speling
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06-20-2009, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 488
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We are very happy with
our Classic Aero Aviator interior. $$ but worth every penny. I was at first a little concerned about the comfor foam, but it is really the best. Only squawk is that the belts are kinda tight when first put on, but as the foam conforms to my backside, all forms into place. I really like the ultra leather interior. Had the interior panels perforated for some breathabilty. Would certainly do it again.
40 hours flown off yesterday! YEAH!
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Terry F.
RV 7A N457RV
250 hours and lovin it!
Southern Nevada EAA Chapter 1300 - www.eaa1300.org
Paid VAF 03/17
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06-20-2009, 09:49 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by frazitl
40 hours flown off yesterday! YEAH! |
The sky is yours
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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