Original Posted By: Andimaxd(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support Thanks Greg and Chris. I guess I will just stick with the plans and learnto fit my knees under those braces one way or another. I'm just 6'2" but prettylong in the legs. Chris, like you, I made the seat as low as possible. Itdoes help a lot. I like your idea about laminating in some curved pieces. That'sthe way the fuse stations in the Flybaby are built up. Something to thinkabout anyway. Dave Dave________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: "Robert Haines"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support Thanks Greg and Chris. I guess I will just stick with the plans and learn tofit my knees under those braces one way or another. I'm just 6'2" but prettylong in the legs. Chris, like you, I made the seat as low as possible. It doeshelp a lot. I like your idea about laminating in some curved pieces. That'sthe way the fuse stations in the Flybaby are built up. Something to thinkabout anyway. Dave Dave =This email has been scanned for known viruses and made safe for viewing by Half Price Hosting, a leading email and web hosting provider. For more information on an anti-virus email solution, visit .________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support Thanks Greg and Chris. I guess I will just stick with the plans and learn tofit my knees under those braces one way or another. I'm just 6'2" but prettylong in the legs. Chris, like you, I made the seat as low as possible. It doeshelp a lot. I like your idea about laminating in some curved pieces. That'sthe way the fuse stations in the Flybaby are built up. Something to thinkabout anyway. Dave Dave =This email has been scanned for known viruses and made safe for viewing by Half Price Hosting, a leading email and web hosting provider. For more information on an anti-virus email solution, visit .________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: dpaul
The seat backs act as BIG gussets to keep the fuselage square. The V-shaped bracketsbrace the plywood and prevent it from buckling.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----
The seat backs act as BIG gussets to keep the fuselage square. The V-shaped bracketsbrace the plywood and prevent it from buckling.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
List, Does the V shaped brace serve any purpose other than supporting the back ofthe front seat? For those of us with long legs that "brace" is in the way....andthe plywood too. I would like to eliminate the V shape and just installvertical wood or metal seat back supports. A narrow seat back for the frontpassenger shouldn't be any big deal....right? My knees go practically all theway to the top of the fuse so I would like to find a way to delete the V. Thanks,Dave in Missouri________________________________________________________________________________
List, Does the V shaped brace serve any purpose other than supporting the back ofthe front seat? For those of us with long legs that "brace" is in the way....andthe plywood too. I would like to eliminate the V shape and just installvertical wood or metal seat back supports. A narrow seat back for the frontpassenger shouldn't be any big deal....right? My knees go practically all theway to the top of the fuse so I would like to find a way to delete the V. Thanks,Dave in Missouri________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: dpaul
Dave just how tall are you? I am 6'-1" and I fit fine. I cut the knee holes a bithigher and have no problem with the "V" braces. I also put the seat in aslow as it could go. I would not leave out the braces. If it really is a problemmaybe you could laminate up some curved braces or something.Chris T.Sacramento, Ca ----- Original Message -----
Dave just how tall are you? I am 6'-1" and I fit fine. I cut the knee holes a bithigher and have no problem with the "V" braces. I also put the seat in aslow as it could go. I would not leave out the braces. If it really is a problemmaybe you could laminate up some curved braces or something.Chris T.Sacramento, Ca ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support Dave, I'm only 5'10" and had difficulty getting my legs through those holes. Youcan cut as high up on that V brace as you want. We cut up an extra couple ofinches and it made a lot more of a difference than I thought possible. Haveyou already done this? Max Arlington, TX________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support Dave, I'm only 5'10" and had difficulty getting my legs through those holes. Youcan cut as high up on that V brace as you want. We cut up an extra couple ofinches and it made a lot more of a difference than I thought possible. Haveyou already done this? Max Arlington, TX________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat SupportDave,I'm only 5'10" and had difficulty getting my legs through those holes. You can cut as high up on that V brace as you want. We cut up an extra couple of inches and it made a lot more of a difference than I thought possible. Have you already done this?MaxArlington, TX________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat SupportDave,I'm only 5'10" and had difficulty getting my legs through those holes. You can cut as high up on that V brace as you want. We cut up an extra couple of inches and it made a lot more of a difference than I thought possible. Have you already done this?MaxArlington, TX________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: dpaul
I had the same problem.... it was fixed by moving the rear seat back 2.5". Dueto W&B issues I had to compensate for that by moving the firewall forward 1.5".This allowed my legs a shallower angle so thay could get through those crossbraces with room to spare.Now when I sit in the plane I have TONS of room. Keep in mind I have a GN-1 shouldwork for a Piet though.BTW I'm 6'4" 190lb.DJwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----
I had the same problem.... it was fixed by moving the rear seat back 2.5". Dueto W&B issues I had to compensate for that by moving the firewall forward 1.5".This allowed my legs a shallower angle so thay could get through those crossbraces with room to spare.Now when I sit in the plane I have TONS of room. Keep in mind I have a GN-1 shouldwork for a Piet though.BTW I'm 6'4" 190lb.DJwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----
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Original Posted By: Catdesign
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Re: Pietenpol-List: Front Seat Support
Original Posted By: Andimaxd(at)aol.com
Thanks Max. No, I haven't. Looks like I'll be ripping out my front seat andreconstructing it your way. Knee pads may be part of my future flight apparel. Dave -----Original Message-----
Thanks Max. No, I haven't. Looks like I'll be ripping out my front seat andreconstructing it your way. Knee pads may be part of my future flight apparel. Dave -----Original Message-----
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Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
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Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy