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Deems Davis
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 Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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I need to order and install seatbelts. After waffling back and forth on
whether to go with inertial reels and the associated changes to mount
them, I've reached a new milestone in my build experience, I'm passing
up a Mod!!!!! I'm going to go with the standard Van's configuration, and
just learn to deal with the "dangling belts". So, I know Van's sells
them in Black and Grey. But I'd like to consider something else. Since
we're not doing acro, I'd also prefer a more streamlined clasp/keeper
rather than the military style. Where are others getting your belts
from? Lead times? For those who been flying are there any things you'd
do or order different if you did it over again?
Thanks
Deems Davis # 406
'Its all done....Its just not put together'
http://deemsrv10.com/
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bob.kaufmann(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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I went with the exotic tan from Van's. Figured I'd build some kind of a
bracket from the ceiling to hold them.
Bob K
Ditto on where I'm at, but you must be a little ahead of me.
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Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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Deems,
I think the most common non-Van's ones are the Hooker Harnesses.
http://www.hookerharness.com/
The ones I have are similar but not exactly the same looking as
the "commerical" ones on the website:
http://www.hookerharness.com/aviationcommercial.php
It's kind of that normal aviation buckle with a 4-point system
on all 4 seats. (Yeah, I did away with the center bone-breaker
lug in the rear)
I don't know the exact model I ordered, but I just told them
to sell me the color I wanted (they have tons), and make the
belts "just like Randy's" from that famous RV-10 N610RV.
They work well, and don't look too unusual, and the passengers
actually appreciate it when I show them how they buckle together
and explain that the belts used are there for good safety, being
similar to 4 point racing harnesses.
You'll probably want to call them for more details on model number
of belts, but for me I didn't provide much...just what I said
above.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
Deems Davis wrote:
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I need to order and install seatbelts. After waffling back and forth on
whether to go with inertial reels and the associated changes to mount
them, I've reached a new milestone in my build experience, I'm passing
up a Mod!!!!! I'm going to go with the standard Van's configuration, and
just learn to deal with the "dangling belts". So, I know Van's sells
them in Black and Grey. But I'd like to consider something else. Since
we're not doing acro, I'd also prefer a more streamlined clasp/keeper
rather than the military style. Where are others getting your belts
from? Lead times? For those who been flying are there any things you'd
do or order different if you did it over again?
Thanks
Deems Davis # 406
'Its all done....Its just not put together'
http://deemsrv10.com/
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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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| Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:24 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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Deems,
I looked at the retract and even had a way to do it cheep. But
the significant weight and complexity brought me to the same conclusion.
What do you think about the Simpson belts? Heck it's only money? I was
debating between a color matched CamLock release and a basic buckle.
Jearl, what did you get and about what was the cost?
Robin
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AirMike
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Nevada
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| Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Solution |
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I thought that this was a rather elegant solution for the dangle phenomenon.
These guys at OSH had a good solution to the belts plus they had these neat battery powered LED lights that they got at Wal Mart for $7 
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:20 am Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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Cool, I didn't know anyone else saw my LED click-lights and
copied them. I think that they're an excellent way to go.
I put them in last March and think it's a great way to get
lighting in the plane for those without the overhead console.
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20070321/index.html
Not only that, but it is independent from the electrical system
so in a pinch you have light to work from. I added one in the baggage
area too.
The seat belt hangars look good too. I'm hanging them from the
more common location that I stole from Randy, from brackets
mounted under the door hinges, but it's really the same
basic theory. Jesse covers his in Leather which is very very
nice. I used a little too thin aluminum, so I'll probably
re-work mine some day. When you hang them though, they're
out of the way pretty well, and easy for you to reach to
put on.
Good stuff.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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coop85(at)cableone.net
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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Deems,
I went with the standard black Van's on my RV-10, however I used Summit
Racing seat belts on my Skybolt and RV-6. They worked great and are a whole
lot cheaper. They come in a variety of colors, the downside is you have
their logo on the front (might be able to cut it off, I honestly don't
know). There are other racing belts out there that would probably work just
as well.
Marcus
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billderou(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: Seat Belts Anyone? |
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Deems-
I went with Vans sexy tan belts. Ended up dropping the rear seat shoulder harnesses to minimize the clutter in the back. The coach passengers have a nice soft front seat as a crash pad.
It has all worked well and would do the same again (which ain't going to happen). Good thing about building an RV-10 is we picked the right plane the first time!
Got the rear shoulder harnesses if you want them. Never used.
Bill DeRouchey
billderou(at)yahoo.com (billderou(at)yahoo.com)
Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> wrote:
[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson
Deems,
I think the most common non-Van's ones are the Hooker Harnesses.
http://www.hookerharness.com/
The ones I have are similar but not exactly the same looking as
the "commerical" ones on the website:
http://www.hookerharness.com/aviationcommercial.php
It's kind of that normal aviation buckle with a 4-point system
on all 4 seats. (Yeah, I did away with the center bone-breaker
lug in the rear)
I don't know the exact model I ordered, but I just told them
to sell me the color I wanted (they have tons), and make the
belts "just like Randy's" from that famous RV-10 N610RV.
They work well, and don't look too unusual, and the passengers
actually appreciate it when I show them how they buckle together
and explain that the belts used are there for good safety, being
similar to 4 point racing harnesses.
You'll probably want to call them for more details on model number
of belts, but for me I didn't provide much...just what I said
above.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
Deems Davis wrote:
[quote] --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis
I need to order and install seatbelts. After waffling back and forth on
whether to go with inertial reels and the associated changes to mount
them, I've reached a new milestone in my build experience, I'm passing
up a Mod!!!!! I'm going to go with the standard Van's configuration, and
just learn to deal with the "dangling belts". So, I know Van's sells
them in Black and Grey. But I'd like to consider something else. Since
we're not doing acro, I'd also prefer a more streamlined clasp/keeper
rather than the military style. Where are others getting your belts
from? Lead times? For those who been flying are there any things you'd
do or order different if you did it over again?
Thanks
Deems Davis # 406
'Its all done....Its just [quote][b]
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