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/