Pietenpol-List: ELT and booster seats
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:31 pm
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Yes indeed, the ELT in 41CC went off when it nosed over. No emergency response that I know of, not even a phone call, and we tested the ELT to see if the signal was going out... it was, even a day after the event and the ELT going all that time. Of course, after the first 4 to 6 hours the airplane was inside a metal hangar so little or no signal would have gone out, but it did trigger and transmit. And Mike, pay attention: in accordance with the FARs, since the ELT went off, I have now replaced the battery on the unit with a new one. Good for 24 more months or the next event that triggers it, whichever comes first ;o)Second part of my post has to do with booster seats for small passengers. Seeing the picture of Don's airplane with youngsters all over it reminded me that I need to prepare something for our 5-year-old grandson's first airplane ride in 41CC. He is just about the same size as the lad in the front cockpit of Don's Piet so I figure I'll make something with about 4" of lift that secures in the front 'pit with Velcro the same as the present front seat (upholstered piece of 1/4" ply). I'll use several layers of very firm foam as a build-up, then a cushy top layer and naugahyde over that, with a piece of ply as the base of course. While it is possible for a short passenger to see out the sides without a booster, it would be better if they could sit a bit higher and I believe the shoulder strap would be more effective that way too. Anybody else have any experience with booster seats or cushions?Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
Yes indeed, the ELT in 41CC went off when it nosed over. No emergency response that I know of, not even a phone call, and we tested the ELT to see if the signal was going out... it was, even a day after the event and the ELT going all that time. Of course, after the first 4 to 6 hours the airplane was inside a metal hangar so little or no signal would have gone out, but it did trigger and transmit. And Mike, pay attention: in accordance with the FARs, since the ELT went off, I have now replaced the battery on the unit with a new one. Good for 24 more months or the next event that triggers it, whichever comes first ;o)Second part of my post has to do with booster seats for small passengers. Seeing the picture of Don's airplane with youngsters all over it reminded me that I need to prepare something for our 5-year-old grandson's first airplane ride in 41CC. He is just about the same size as the lad in the front cockpit of Don's Piet so I figure I'll make something with about 4" of lift that secures in the front 'pit with Velcro the same as the present front seat (upholstered piece of 1/4" ply). I'll use several layers of very firm foam as a build-up, then a cushy top layer and naugahyde over that, with a piece of ply as the base of course. While it is possible for a short passenger to see out the sides without a booster, it would be better if they could sit a bit higher and I believe the shoulder strap would be more effective that way too. Anybody else have any experience with booster seats or cushions?Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400