JoeM Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I’m redoing my interior panels and looking for opinions on whether to keep the cushioned armrests or not? Bruce Jaeger says they’re not necessary. Anyone removed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 31 minutes ago, JoeM said: I’m redoing my interior panels and looking for opinions on whether to keep the cushioned armrests or not? Bruce Jaeger says they’re not necessary. Anyone removed them? I took mine off my M20 J and sold it. I never used it and found it to just be in the way all the time. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I don't know which arm rest/s you're talking about. But like @PT20J, I removed the arm rest that's attached to the left front seat and is between the front seats. I also found it always in the way and don't miss it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Mine stays folded away nicely.... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 If talking about cushion arm rests on the panel, I would keep them.If referring to one attached to the front seat, I removed them when I redid my interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynimmo Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I removed them all....cleaner interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I've never flown left seat up front with an arm rest, but I always use it when driving. And prefer using it when flying in back of the aluminum tube . . . . So it can't be necessary but can be useful. Or in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney in Oz Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, ArtVandelay said: If talking about cushion arm rests on the panel, I would keep them. I agree. I find it useful to rest my left elbow on when landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMc Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I was actually considering adding what would be a right armrest on the pilot seat when I redo my interior. I would think it would make things easier to rest the elbows and use less grip, but two hands for subtle adjustments. I flew a plane years a go that had the fold down armrest and found that when the winds were a bit squirrely it was much easier to use both hands with a lighter grip and make subtle adjustments to stay on the approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 It appears I misread the original question. It was the fold-down armrest attached to the pilot’s seat that I removed. I like the armrest molded into the left side panel. When I owned a 1978 M20J I found it too narrow - could hardly keep an elbow on it — and I made a larger base plate and had an upholstery shop fabricate a larger one. Most of the added space from Bruce’s panels looks like it comes from removing the arm rests. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 The armrests are almost necessary because they are recessed, but I would get rid of the ugly ashtrays: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Jaeger's armrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Marauder said: Jaeger's armrest. Looks like fine hardwood! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 My Mooney came with armrests on the sidewalls. They were constantly in the way for my wife and I and have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 So many side panels are so broken... it would be difficult to use the rest... (no comparison available) So many foam cushions mounted there, had degraded, before falling off... (still hard to compare) For the MSers with a good sidewall and a cushion still mounted there... is it in the right place enough to be usable? So... if going with the fancy side panels... go with a fancy cushion... and hope that it lands in a usable location... At least, with a Bruce interior... it will be a nice quality... and look good too. PP thoughts only, not a mechanic or CFI... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney in Oz Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, carusoam said: For the MSers with a good sidewall and a cushion still mounted there... is it in the right place enough to be usable? For me it is. Usable in turbulent conditions when approaching to land and during the landing itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 5 hours ago, carusoam said: For the MSers with a good sidewall and a cushion still mounted there... is it in the right place enough to be usable? So... if going with the fancy side panels... go with a fancy cushion... and hope that it lands in a usable location... Yes, my factory left arm rest, redone with the interior sometime prior to 2007, is great! My seats are wool, so are the strips on the door, and I suppose the carpets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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