headset jack location, NOT
Okay, I'll be the first to say I might have messed up on the location where I placed my jacks. I placed mine on the upper panel on the rear baggage bulkhead. My thinking was that the cords would be out of the way and we wouldn't damage them getting in and out of the plane. In flight it works out really great with the cords coming between the occupants shoulders. I have a tonneau cover over the baggage area so the cords just kind of rest on top. The problem that has become apparent since going from the planning to actually flying with it is that the cords are always at risk of being cut when getting in and out of the plane. What I mean is that the seat backs go forward for various reasons such as loading or unloading of the baggage area, even if the bags just drag against the seat back when taking them out. Anyway, every time the seat back moves forward 1/4" for even an instant the headset cord seems to fall behind it and sits there waiting for somebody to put their weight on the seat back while getting into the plane and crushing or cutting the cord. I literally have to check this every flight! So far I have been lucky and haven't cut the cord, but I know the day is coming. My suggestion, don't mount the jacks behind you.
Regards,
Bryan 9A "Flyin The Flag"