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paul perry

Joined: 11 Jun 2008
Posts: 36

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:39 pm Post subject: Custom Seats

I have a Model IV Speedster with the standard cordura seat and back cushion.  I would prefer to have more of a "bucket type" seat that kept both pilot and passenger centered in their respective seats. More in the line of automotive firmness. I would appreciate any info and especially pictures of what others have done with their seating other than the standard variety.    Thanks, Paul Perry KF IV Speedster 912UL

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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject: Custom Seats

Paul sez:



 	  Quote: 	
		  I have a Model IV Speedster with the standard cordura seat and back 

cushion...I would appreciate any info and especially pictures of 

what others have done with their seating other than the standard 

variety.


	


Hi Paul,



Here are some pictures of the upholstery in my Kitfox.  I had it made 

by a local seamstress that does commercial work.  The cushions are 

made of layers temperfoam of varying thicknesses.  I have a thinner 

set for tall people and a thicker set (an additional layer of foam) 

for those that need a bit of a boost.  The faux leather and fabric 

were purchased at a local fabric store.



I hope this is helpful.



Mike G.

N728KF, Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster

Phoenix, AZ

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paul perry

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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Seats

Yep that's something like I'm looking for...maybe even more foam around the outer edges (the leather part), but thanks for posting the pictures it helps give me a better idea of whats out there...nice looking plane by the way:)

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject: Custom Seats

Paul,



The thought just occurred to me that there was a recent series in Kitplanes 

on upholstery.  It discussed the design of the outer portion to give a bit 

of a bucket feel and yet give freedom to move your legs around a bit for 

comfort on long flights.  it might be worth a look.  The plan on my current 

project is to do some custom upholstery, very likely  two separate seats 

with the pan visible on both sides and center.



Lowell



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From: "paul perry" <pperryrph(at)sbcglobal.net>

Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 8:20 PM

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 Yep that's something like I'm looking for...maybe even more foam around 

 the outer edges (the leather part), but thanks for posting the pictures it 

 helps give me a better idea of whats out there...nice looking plane by the 

 way:)





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