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Chapter 8: Headrests and Seatbelts |
In this chapter, you make and install the shoulder supports, rear heat duct, seatbelt hard points with aluminum seatbelt attach points, and the canopy hinges. This chapter goes very quickly if you work on it everyday. In fact, it went by so quickly, that I didn't take the time to take individual shots of the step by step construction of the heat duct (or anything else for that matter). To the right is the heat duct already floxed and taped into position before the reinforcing lay ups were complete. I'm still considering the headrests. I'm leaning toward automotive type headrests and beefing up the roll over protection in the turtleback, but in the meantime, I'll make the plans style with just a little different shape at the top. I just don't like the looks of those pointy triangles. |
In this shot, you can see the canopy hinges floxed in place and bolted to the upper longerons. I was very careful to get them in perfect alignment. They look great! |
This is a not so good picture of the pilot seatbelt attachment completed. |
Rear seatbelt attachment installed. |
As I stated earlier, Chapter 8 went by so quickly that I didn't think to take pictures as often as I should have. I'll try to do better in the future. In the meantime, here is a photo of the shoulder support after installation. |