What are these?

[skydvrboy]

These came with my plane and I have no idea what they are. I know someone, perhaps nearly everyone, here will recognize these. They are leather with some light foam padding and Velcro. 

Since I haven't figured it out in two years of ownership, I thought I should ask. What the heck are these? 

[RLCarter]

this should be interesting

[carusoam]

Parts to a pair of chairs...

armrest covers and seat covers...

Did the plane come with a set of beach chairs?

Best regards,

-a-

[MIm20c]

I’m going to say the left two go on the sides of the elevator. The center two go on the wing tips.  The right pair might wrap around the ends of a two blade prop. All to protect the paint/edges during an annual or a tight hangar. 

[EricJ]

Aerodynamic aids of some kind.   Probably good for ten knots or so if you can figure out where they go. 
 

[skydvrboy]

Well at least I don’t feel stupid now.  Here are some more pictures that may help.

The skinny ones would Velcro around something small like a rod or a pipe.  I’m thinking maybe they are yoke covers.

As for the larger ones, I’m pretty sure they are for the plane.  Either that or the previous owner is just messing with me.  In the bottom of the box of spare parts I found an old one.  On the inside it’s labeled “copilot” and “top”.  You can also see where it’s worn or burned through and how it goes together for whatever it fits over.

[Andy95W]

Warren Gregoire yoke covers.

https://controlyokecovers.com/

[skydvrboy]

Looks like we have a winner!  I think what was throwing me off is there's no accommodation for either PTT switch, the PC button, or the clock.  Perhaps that's why they were never installed? 

[carusoam]

Looks like the rams horns vary for left and right...  one allows the buttons to be operated...

A bit hokey, but probably nice in the winter.

Best regards,

-a-

[skydvrboy]

On 8/18/2019 at 8:10 PM, carusoam said:

Looks like the rams horns vary for left and right...  one allows the buttons to be operated...

A bit hokey, but probably nice in the winter.

Best regards,

-a-

The two squared off ones go on the pilot side where the clock is.  The two with the angled ends go on the copilot side where the triangle logo is.  The ones I have don't have the PTT switches and are meant for use with those strap-on PTT switches.

My pilot side PTT is mounted on a custom bracket that fits around the clock, so the grips, less the center cover would work on my pilot side.  On the copilot side, I may try to mount a PTT in the grip cover with some epoxy.  That's how they install the PTT if you buy them with the PTT already installed.

I'll take them out to the airport next time I go and see how compare to my $10 bicycle handlebar wraps that I have in place now.  Which, by the way, are EXTREMELY comfortable.  I figure I should at least give them a shot since they cost $340 after shipping (not to me, but somebody paid it).