Seat Belts?
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:36 pm
by dboeshaar
I can see how the inside seat belts attach to the center but how do I bolt the outside seat belts?
Do I drill a hole in the fuselage and put the bolts on the outside?
Pictures?
advTHANKSance
Dkb
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:01 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Not sure if the classic and desirable A model is the same, but I think maybe mine has a bolt through the side. It’s hidden by the wing. I’ll take a picture next time I’m at the hangar.
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Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:50 pm
by Bryan Cotton
I’m pretty sure the bolt goes through the side and the bolt head is outside under the wing.
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Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:16 am
by dboeshaar
Yup!
That is exactly how it looks. I forgot it is hidden by the wing.
Thanx!
Bryan Cotton wrote:I’m pretty sure the bolt goes through the side and the bolt head is outside under the wing.
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Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:32 pm
by BobDz
So should I get my seat belts sooner, rather than later?
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:22 pm
by dboeshaar
BobDz wrote:So should I get my seat belts sooner, rather than later?
Crow Safety sells Custom Seat belts for the Sonex. Regular automotive buckle. If you are not aerobatic, they look good to me. I got the shoulder pads too.
They do sell the Kam Lock for the RV line, so maybe they can custom build something for our aerobatic pilots.
Dkb
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:32 pm
by Bryan Cotton
My Sonex belts are pretty automotive looking, except there are metal loops that the lap tang goes through before it goes into the buckle. So in theory if you pull the buckle to release it, the shoulder harnesses get released too. Those are fine for aerobatics though they are no longer available.
Do the Crow shoulder harnesses have loops that the lap belts thread through? Hard to tell from the picture.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:33 pm
by Bryan Cotton
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Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:24 am
by Area 51%
BobDz wrote:So should I get my seat belts sooner, rather than later?
Are you looking to use belts/harnesses other than what’s supplied in the kit?
At least I assume the “B” kits come with restraints.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:39 am
by Bryan Cotton
Randy,
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2938&p=22426
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:52 am
by Area 51%
Thanks Bryan. I was unaware.
The next thing you’ll probably tell me is they no longer supply an engine and instruments with the kits.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:03 pm
by BobDz
Area 51% wrote:
BobDz wrote:So should I get my seat belts sooner, rather than later?
Are you looking to use belts/harnesses other than what’s supplied in the kit?
At least I assume the “B” kits come with restraints.
I’m not sure if they ate included or not. They are not specifically listed on the kit list, nor are they specifically excluded on the " not included " list.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:15 pm
by Bryan Cotton
BobDz wrote:I’m not sure if they ate included or not. They are not specifically listed on the kit list, nor are they specifically excluded on the " not included " list.
Bob, if you follow that link I put a page back, it will tell you that Sonex has been out of the seatbelt business since 2016.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:37 pm
by BobDz
Thanks Bryan
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:51 pm
by Oshpilot
dboeshaar wrote:
BobDz wrote:So should I get my seat belts sooner, rather than later?
Crow Safety sells Custom Seat belts for the Sonex. Regular automotive buckle. If you are not aerobatic, they look good to me. I got the shoulder pads too.
They do sell the Kam Lock for the RV line, so maybe they can custom build something for our aerobatic pilots.
Dkb
I have a set (pair) of Simpson 5 point belts specifically built for a Sonex that are still in the box. Originally paid $670 back in 2018 I won’t be using. Will sell for $350 shipped.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:18 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Bob, if you can walk to Sonex, Wayne’s is only a little further.
Re: Seat Belts?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:14 pm
by BobDz
Wayne
PM sent.