Armrest Advice for RV-14

[rdt7]

I like nice armrests for both arms in an airplane. The ones I've seen on the side panels are too low and I've never see one in the center. On my production airplane the center arm rest pulls up and, with a push, retracts into the seat back. Seems that something like this should be available for RVs. Has anyone seem anything like this? Any other advice about arm rests?

 

[MED]

I like nice armrests for both arms in an airplane. The ones I've seen on the side panels are too low and I've never see one in the center. On my production airplane the center arm rest pulls up and, with a push, retracts into the seat back. Seems that something like this should be available for RVs. Has anyone seem anything like this? Any other advice about arm rests?

There are center consoles available, which would at least provide a right arm rest. They also help getting out.

 

[Larry KMYA]

Here’s one available: https://www.aircraftextras.com/E-Zout.htm

 

[rdt7]

Here’s one available: https://www.aircraftextras.com/E-Zout.htm

Looks good. Anyone who's installed one have a PIREP on it?

 

[Estevanb]

Looks good. Anyone who's installed one have a PIREP on it?

This is a very good product.

After upholstery it looks great

RV-14 Armrest Throttle Quadrant - Aerosport Products

Aerosport's all-new RV-14 Armrest Throttle Quadrant is here! The console is made out of Carbon Fiber to reduce weight. The armrest hinge is located in the rear, allowing either occupant to open the armrest. The interior storage area is Urethane. The armrest comes as standard carbon fiber...

www.aerosportproducts.com

 

[georgemohr]

And if you don't want the throttle quadrant, this one is nice. We have it in our 14.

E-Z Out Console Caddy

Contact Information for Aircraft Extras, Inc.

www.aircraftextras.com

 

[Jetmart]

I'm not a wide person but find the centre console takes up a lot of width from the seat area, one of the benefits of the 14.
I would think twice if you are wide or have wide passengers. The console takes up just about all of the space between the seat cushions.

 

[TexanRVdriver]

EZ Out Console is a great product, and was easy to install. It's very stable to brace on when getting in and out of the cockpit, is a nice armrest during flight, and you can store alot of stuff in it. I'm 6'3, 200lb and it doesn't cramp my style, even on those 3+ hour flights. Would highly recommend it.

 

[dmattmul]

This is a relatively low cost (less than 50 bucks) at almost any upholstery shop. Doesn't give you storage options but I have repurposed my fuse panel to act as a glove box.

 

[KiloWhiskey1]

My hangar partner’s son is a high school student and 3D printer wizard. He made his dad a sweet console for his RV-14A. If you like it and want to support a young RVer, it might be of interest.

Here is the link to his website:

Vans RV-14 Armrest, Cupholder, Rudder Pedals Extension – Custom engineered for Vans RV-14 aircraft

https://rv14armrest.com/

 

[cooprv10]

My hangar partner’s son is a high school student and 3D printer wizard. He made his dad a sweet console for his RV-14A. If you like it and want to support a young RVer, it might be of interest.

Here is the link to his website:

Vans RV-14 Armrest, Cupholder, Rudder Pedals Extension – Custom engineered for Vans RV-14 aircraft

https://rv14armrest.com/
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This looks nice. There are no prices on the website, any idea what he’s asking?

 

[dmattmul]

This looks nice. There are no prices on the website, any idea what he’s asking?

$499 plus shipping. Does look nice.

 

[rdt7]

More options than I thought. Here’s a question though. Several 14 owners have told me the armrests on the fuselage sides are too low for the average elbow. If so, I’d want a center console that was a little higher. What has other’s experience been?

 

[dmattmul]

They are pretty low and once the side panel is upholstered the width narrows even more. I'm ok without armrests and after 600 hrs.use to it. Since my center armrest is easily removeable often fly without it.

 

[dmattmul]

Wanted a more solid center armrest than the one that was originally made for the 14 and to give me more space to store my "stuff". Since the 10 was having the interior done decided to have this wrapped and I installed it yesterday. Does make it easier to lift and lower myself out of the bathtub. Vio and his team did a nice job producing this, welcome to the world of part production for experimental airplanes! Can't wait to see what he comes up with next. To avoid Florida turbulence bouncing the tumbler out of the cup holders twist and locks from Cabella's can be installed.

 

[woxofswa]

I have armeests for both arms front and back in my 10. For the doors I bought cheap units from a wheelchair catalog and had them covered to match my upholstery. They are mounted to the door with angle stock and are the same exact height as the center console pad.