Re: KR> seat construcion

2018-08-30 Thread donald january via KRnet
I happen to have a stock per plans seat laying in the shop if needed. let me know if you want it.Don On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 7:46 PM Mike Sylvester via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Since I am in a hurry to have a seat for the Gathering, (after destroying > my original glass/foam seat) I

KR> seat construcion

2018-08-30 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
Since I am in a hurry to have a seat for the Gathering, (after destroying my original glass/foam seat) I have just completed my plywood seat. Compared to by composite seat, it's a few pounds heavier. Now I just need to go to the airport Saturday morning for a test fit and fly. Thanks for all the

Re: KR> Composite / Aluminum Seat

2018-08-30 Thread donald january via KRnet
Why not try a sling seat like the Taylor mono plane and keep things simple. I can see that Alum seat cracking and your a$$ landing on the elevator cables and then what a mess On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 7:14 AM Teate, Stephen via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > I think the decision of what kin

Re: KR> KR Seat Pan Construction

2018-08-30 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Larry Flesner wrote: > 200 pounds for 700 hours = 140,000 pound test You missed your calling Larry. You could have made a fortune in marketing! Mark Langford, Huntsville, AL ML "at" N56ML.com www.N56ML.com ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://ww

KR> Composite / Aluminum Seat

2018-08-30 Thread Teate, Stephen via KRnet
I think the decision of what kind of seat is every bit as important a decision as to what resin or wood we use in our airplanes. I would say that there is little argument as to the simplicity of the stock sling seat but if you are going beyond that then it should require some real thought espec

Re: KR> KR Seat Pan Construction

2018-08-30 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 8/30/2018 6:50 AM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: I used one sheet of aluminum, fairly thin gage as I recall (T6061 0.016 gage 3’x3’ sheet worked for me). +++ Fiberglass seats are not that d

Re: KR> KR Aluminum Seat Pan Construction

2018-08-30 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Rob Schmitt wrote: >> I used one sheet of aluminum, fairly thin gage as I recall (T6061 0.016 gage >> 3’x3’ sheet worked for me). It spans the back and front spar. It does bend >> down over the front of the front spar and I used a “bar” of aluminum >> probably 1/8” thick by 1” to secure it (Scr