Saville
Well Known Member
I'm in the market for a chute. I'm wondering what other -8/-8A owners have selected. One shop I looked at says that they have a seat pack especially built for the -8. They also have a back pack for planes like the RV-4 "...where headroom is at a minimum and the backrest is at a straight upright angle with the seat bottom"
Looking at the cutaways on the Van's web page I can't see much difference between the -4 and -8 seats.
I sit on a very thick cushion in my -8. I have some head room. I'm guessing that the back cushion on my seat is an inch or so thick. So were I to get a 3" thick back pack, and remove the back cushion I'll still be moved forward 1-2". That may actually be beneficial.
Still, I could remove the seat cushion and be pretty much the same height as I am now.
So what do -8/8A drivers wear? Seat or back?
Are there any other issues to be concerned with that I haven't written about here?
thanks!
Looking at the cutaways on the Van's web page I can't see much difference between the -4 and -8 seats.
I sit on a very thick cushion in my -8. I have some head room. I'm guessing that the back cushion on my seat is an inch or so thick. So were I to get a 3" thick back pack, and remove the back cushion I'll still be moved forward 1-2". That may actually be beneficial.
Still, I could remove the seat cushion and be pretty much the same height as I am now.
So what do -8/8A drivers wear? Seat or back?
Are there any other issues to be concerned with that I haven't written about here?
thanks!