theflyboy1
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Has anyone installed removable seat backs for more room with a parachute? At 6'3 I 'fill up the cockpit' and could use the extra room when wearing a chute, likewise for the GIB.
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Removable Seat Backs
- Thread starter theflyboy1
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I think that most of the seatback Upholstery in -8's remove quickly - mine are just about the thickness of a chute, so the substitution is very easy!
Paul
Paul
RV-8 and chutes
Ed:
Cushions are easily removed.
If you haven't yet purchased your chute, consider a seat pack rather than a back pack.
Due to the seat inclination in the RV-8 the back pack will push you forward and up. This puts you closer to the panel and closer to the top of the canopy. Not a desireable configuation.
If you remove the seat bottom and use a seat pack you should be at the same seat position as when not wearing a chute. Or, if you decide to add a cushion to the top of your seat pack you will be pushed back and up, moving you away from the panel.
Give the guys who make the softie chute a call.
http://www.softieparachutes.com/
They sell all models and are very familiar with the RV series.
-Mike Draper
RV-8
N468RV
Finish
Ed:
Cushions are easily removed.
If you haven't yet purchased your chute, consider a seat pack rather than a back pack.
Due to the seat inclination in the RV-8 the back pack will push you forward and up. This puts you closer to the panel and closer to the top of the canopy. Not a desireable configuation.
If you remove the seat bottom and use a seat pack you should be at the same seat position as when not wearing a chute. Or, if you decide to add a cushion to the top of your seat pack you will be pushed back and up, moving you away from the panel.
Give the guys who make the softie chute a call.
http://www.softieparachutes.com/
They sell all models and are very familiar with the RV series.
-Mike Draper
RV-8
N468RV
Finish
