TWinter Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 On longer flights I find myself wanting to lean to the right after a while, you know what I mean..Here is a solution. It's not permanent and can be removed for getting in or out. Also has an extention that slides in the front to lengthen the armrest. Does not get in the way of the emergency gear release or trim wheel. I had leftover material from when I had the interior done so I used it on the base mount to match the seats. I may have the lid covered later. Not for everyone, but works for me. Thought someone might like to see it or like the idea for themselves. The armrest came from Sportys. I just modified it to fit our Mooneys. http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/PassNGas/Armrest_zpsd886c277.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/PassNGas/planeb_zps4dcb247f.jpg Quote
rockydoc Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 On longer flights I find myself wanting to lean to the right after a while, you know what I mean..Here is a solution. It's not permanent and can be removed for getting in or out. Also has an extention that slides in the front to lengthen the armrest. Does not get in the way of the emergency gear release or trim wheel. I had leftover material from when I had the interior done so I used it on the base mount to match the seats. I may have the lid covered later. Not for everyone, but works for me. Thought someone might like to see it or like the idea for themselves. The armrest came from Sportys. I just modified it to fit our Mooneys. http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/PassNGas/Armrest_zpsd886c277.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110/PassNGas/planeb_zps4dcb247f.jpg I LIKE it. Would you share the Sporty's info so I too can buy one? Quote
rockydoc Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 I LIKE it. Would you share the Sporty's info so I too can buy one? OK. I found several cockpit armrest options on Sporty's site. Which one(s) did you use and how difficult was the installation? Quote
TWinter Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Posted May 22, 2013 OK. I found several cockpit armrest options on Sporty's site. Which one(s) did you use and how difficult was the installation? I bought the 4", probably 3" may have worked better. I also bought the extended arm piece and the travel cup holder. You actually are buying three pieces. Two extra (cup and extended pad) plus the armrest. It was made to sit flat on the floor and comes with aluminum sliders ( I think designed for Cessnas). I simply removed the sliders and using 1/4" wood made a bottom the same size as the box base. Make a simple T- type wood leg with 3" wood cut to length measuring from the rear floor to whatever you want for height (really all you are doing is making a leg to raise it up). The width is just the right size to let the seats be upper support. By using just one support leg it allows you to slide it aft to get in and out. I more of a visual/photo guy. I'll take more pics of the base, but maybe you have an idea of what I'm trying to show. I'll be at the hanger within the next few days and pull it out and show actual pics. Really you are just building a single leg wood T-base that will allow to rock it back to get in and out. I bought the 4" and it stays pretty tight. It was just a little project that came out better than I expected and I think will be very handy. Quote
rockydoc Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 I bought the 4", probably 3" may have worked better. I also bought the extended arm piece and the travel cup holder. You actually are buying three pieces. Two extra (cup and extended pad) plus the armrest. It was made to sit flat on the floor and comes with aluminum sliders ( I think designed for Cessnas). I simply removed the sliders and using 1/4" wood made a bottom the same size as the box base. Make a simple T- type wood leg with 3" wood cut to length measuring from the rear floor to whatever you want for height (really all you are doing is making a leg to raise it up). The width is just the right size to let the seats be upper support. By using just one support leg it allows you to slide it aft to get in and out. I more of a visual/photo guy. I'll take more pics of the base, but maybe you have an idea of what I'm trying to show. I'll be at the hanger within the next few days and pull it out and show actual pics. Really you are just building a single leg wood T-base that will allow to rock it back to get in and out. I bought the 4" and it stays pretty tight. It was just a little project that came out better than I expected and I think will be very handy. I get the idea and understand now what you purchased. I think I'll order the same as you minus the cup. I'd appreciate the photos whenever you get time to get by your hangar. Cheers Quote
TWinter Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Posted May 22, 2013 I get the idea and understand now what you purchased. I think I'll order the same as you minus the cup. I'd appreciate the photos whenever you get time to get by your hangar. Cheers Sounds good. The advantage to the cup holder (not only for beverage of passengers), but it actually rests on the top of the rear seat allowing for more stability. It really depends on how the base is made. As long it works for you and does compromise safety it's all good. Good luck. Tom Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Really cool...please send the pictures. 1 Quote
bnicolette Posted May 26, 2013 Report Posted May 26, 2013 Really cool...please send the pictures. +1 Quote
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