New interior

[IndyTim]

I want to put in a plug for the good folks at Aerocomfort.  I had them redo my interior - seats, sidepanels, carpet, headliner, the works.  My local A&P removed all the parts and we drove them down to Aerocomfort in San Antonio so they could work their magic.  I had the parts back in less than 3 weeks.

 

My A&P loved the work that Aerocomfort did - said they have never seen an interior so well done, and that went back together so nicely.

 

Pics are here if you're interested:  http://mooneyspace.com/gallery/album/13924-new-interior/

[KSMooniac]

Very nice work... and not at all surprising!  AC continues to churn out great results.  I especially like the sheepskin inserts in the front seats.  Are they permanently stitched into the seats, or are the removable for cleaning?  I've been thinking about doing something similar when I re-do my salvage seats.  I currently have whole-seat sheepskin covers made by AC, but would prefer a slimmer version like you have.

[KSMooniac]

Oh, and did you ever get your TKS mess resolved?

[IndyTim]

Very nice work... and not at all surprising!  AC continues to churn out great results.  I especially like the sheepskin inserts in the front seats.  Are they permanently stitched into the seats, or are the removable for cleaning?  I've been thinking about doing something similar when I re-do my salvage seats.  I currently have whole-seat sheepskin covers made by AC, but would prefer a slimmer version like you have.

 

I didn't think of having the skins removable so, no.  But that would have been a good idea.  

 

The inserts are a good alternative to air conditioning.

[IndyTim]

Oh, and did you ever get your TKS mess resolved?

 

Let's just call it the most expensive college I've ever attended...

[KSMooniac]

Yeah, I think have removable would be ideal, but I haven't seen or come up with a good way to do it aside from the entire seat condom.    I'm hoping I can scheme up a way to attach a sheepskin deep in the center section of the seat if I can get the bolsters upholstered separately to create a cavity in between the bolsters and center sections.  Perhaps a wire bead can be "installed" in that canyon and allow sheepskin to clip on to it.  Sheepskins are definitely a lot nicer to sit on compared to bare leather, especially non-perforated.

 

Sucks to hear about the TKS debacle...hopefully you'll get lots of utility from the upgrade.

[IndyTim]

I thought hard about doing wool covers.  I've seen some that fit very well.  And being to remove for cleaning is a nice feature.  But I was worried about the added seat height, since I occasionally bounce my headset against the window trim already.  I didn't want to give up even a quarter inch in that department.

 

I haven't tried the interior out yet - waiting for the overhaul to finish up.  Should be done in a few days - can't wait.  

 

I hope I remember how to fly - it's been a long wait.

[Roger O]

I am far from an upholstry expert, but why not use 4 button snaps like used in boats to keep the sheepskin in place when you need it, and removable when you don't?  Or how about plain old industrial strength Velcro?

 

Roger

[Z W]

Looks great Tim. Hope you are back in the air soon. 

[IndyTim]

Looks great Tim. Hope you are back in the air soon. 

 

Did you get your updates completed Zane?

[Z W]

Paint is done. Seats are done and turned out great. New plastic panels from Plane Plastics are sitting in the hangar. We have the entry and baggage door panels on, waiting for time to do the rest. Got busy. I'll try to snap some photos this weekend. Flying to Indy if weather permits.

Our interior panels don't look anything like yours. Those are fantastic, truly great craftsmanship. With the new engine you are going to have an amazing machine when you are done, TKS and avionics issues aside.

[manu damaschin]

Zane, why are you not completely satisfied with plane plastic panels? I am also thinking to buy new plane plastic panels...

[KSMooniac]

The Plane Plastics panels take a lot of effort to trim and fit and drill matching holes for all of those little screws.  The previous owner of my plane put new ones in, and I think they're thicker than the original, so hopefully more durable.  Unfortunately they don't fit that well and have some waves/distortion around the edges that are unsightly.  Perhaps he didn't do a great job fitting them in the plane, but I doubt that is the case.

[Z W]

I didn't mean to say I wasn't satisfied.  Like Scott says, they require a lot of work to install.  Painting, cutting, sanding, prepping, drilling, etc.  That's not a problem.  But, they are very basic plastic panels.  Much nicer than the 1982 vintage currently in the plane, but they do not have custom hand-stitched padded leather inserts like Tim's.  They also don't have any holes or spots in them for headset jacks, as you receive them from the factory.

[Parker_Woodruff]

Looks great!

[fantom]

FOUL...FOUL...FOUL

 

First Parker all but copies my exterior paint job, and from the same shop; and now Tim mimics my interior design right down to the colors, again using the same shop. Both AC and Hawk are outstanding, and the  plane looks great, Tim.

 

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

 

Now I need to return the favor by figuring out a way to convert my J to an Encore, sans TKS. 

[IndyTim]

Well if it ain't broke....

 

 

FOUL...FOUL...FOUL

 

First Parker all but copies my exterior paint job, and from the same shop; and now Tim mimics my interior design right down to the colors, again using the same shop. Both AC and Hawk are outstanding, and the  plane looks great, Tim.

 

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

 

Now I need to return the favor by figuring out a way to convert my J to an Encore, sans TKS. 

 

 

 

Well if it ain't broke....

[jpjp]

Congratulations Tim.  It is a great looking interior.  Good call on the sheepskin inserts.