Original Posted By: Greg Yotz
Mike Bell- What you mention about the seat angle being too verticle is true.I made up several 'wedges' of poplar in various sizes and clamped themto the normal seat diagonal fuselage side braces to test and feel thedifference. What a difference. I'd say the bottom of my seat is1.5 to1.75" forward of plans with those long triangular wedges glued in place.I ride with no cushions and am very comfortable........although about2 hours cross country and I'm ready for a break from the wind, sitting, etc. The angle DOES make a difference. I made my seat back removable too for inspection, access- even the seatbottom comes out- but I DID 'frame' in the seat back area with some1/2"x 1" spruce to retain the 'box' support struture which the seatnormally provides.The plywood FIREWALL also I think when glued in ties thosefour longerons together for strength. PS- The LAST thing I glued inwas the firewall plywood too-- If any of you have not glued yourfirewall in place, please do yourself a favor and leave it for last.You will have excellent access for installing your front seat pedals,rudder bar, tourqe tube bearing plates, etc. This way you don't haveto go headfirst into the cockpit when installing these items and callingyour wife or children to hold the socket or wrench on the outside.Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________