ConneryIsTheBestBond
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First off, I know next to nothing about how the seats are installed. Just asking the question for informational purposes. I lean towards the -8, but The Boss (not Bruce) is leaning towards the -7 (imagine that).
I've seen some of the baggage mods for the -8 that would allow golf clubs in the back of the -8. As I see it, there aren't any issues with the mods on the -8 as long as you take CG into account and routing of the elevator cables etc...
Been reading about the -7 mods and I guess there is an issues raised by Van's of the rear baggage bulkhead being structural and they recommend not modifying it. So, I'm curious how easy it would be to take out the right seat when flying solo and placing the clubs there extending into the baggage compartment? From pictures, it is hard for me to see how the back of the seats are attached. Could the aluminum be removed easily or could you cut a door of sorts in the backing of the seat (aluminum part) and have the cloth part of the seat attached with velcro so that it is easy to remove? Just looking for options other than having golf clubs in the wings or go with an unrecommended mod. Or, maybe you can even lay them over the seatback and secure them somehow?
Thanks.
I've seen some of the baggage mods for the -8 that would allow golf clubs in the back of the -8. As I see it, there aren't any issues with the mods on the -8 as long as you take CG into account and routing of the elevator cables etc...
Been reading about the -7 mods and I guess there is an issues raised by Van's of the rear baggage bulkhead being structural and they recommend not modifying it. So, I'm curious how easy it would be to take out the right seat when flying solo and placing the clubs there extending into the baggage compartment? From pictures, it is hard for me to see how the back of the seats are attached. Could the aluminum be removed easily or could you cut a door of sorts in the backing of the seat (aluminum part) and have the cloth part of the seat attached with velcro so that it is easy to remove? Just looking for options other than having golf clubs in the wings or go with an unrecommended mod. Or, maybe you can even lay them over the seatback and secure them somehow?
Thanks.