George in Langley BC
Well Known Member
Expanding on another thread about cargo tie-downs I would like to bring up one concern of mine.
Occasionally we carry heavy items in the baggage area, my last trip to Oshkosh had 80+ pounds of gear in my 6A baggage compartment.
It is difficult to tie down many irregular shaped items. My cargo net would not completely enclose the load, in reality it just restrained the load downwards. Therefore I was worried about the potential for cargo shifting forward and crushing me into the seat belts in a sudden stop type crash.
What I (we) need is a way to lock the seat backs upright preventing them from pushing forward at the top in a crash. I can see the potential for a large load on the seatback pushing forward.
I have stood and looked at the 7A I am building but the light bulb has not illuminated with an a good idea for a secure latch device at the top of the seat back.
Requirements are (1) easy to tip the seat forward on the ground for pre-flight check to remove fuel cup etc. from seat back pocket (2) small, does not protrude into baggage area (3) strong (4) allows seat back angle to be adjusted.
Ideas appreciated.
George
Occasionally we carry heavy items in the baggage area, my last trip to Oshkosh had 80+ pounds of gear in my 6A baggage compartment.
It is difficult to tie down many irregular shaped items. My cargo net would not completely enclose the load, in reality it just restrained the load downwards. Therefore I was worried about the potential for cargo shifting forward and crushing me into the seat belts in a sudden stop type crash.
What I (we) need is a way to lock the seat backs upright preventing them from pushing forward at the top in a crash. I can see the potential for a large load on the seatback pushing forward.
I have stood and looked at the 7A I am building but the light bulb has not illuminated with an a good idea for a secure latch device at the top of the seat back.
Requirements are (1) easy to tip the seat forward on the ground for pre-flight check to remove fuel cup etc. from seat back pocket (2) small, does not protrude into baggage area (3) strong (4) allows seat back angle to be adjusted.
Ideas appreciated.
George