Seats too far back

[Big Flapper]

Just got my "New" CTLS today and the seats are too far back, has anyone moved the seat track forward? Looks like the seats could go about 4 inches forward before they bump into anything.

Thanks

Tom

[GrassStripFlyBoy]

Something to consider is buying some quality seat foam and stuffing under the bottom and back.  This will give you the benefit of improved comfort on long hauls, as well as buy you some adjustment forward.  The seat covers are fairly easy to remove, cut the foam to size and simply place it between existing foam and cover.

[Tom Baker]

You must not be a tall person. I'm 5'7", and I normally fly the CT in the third hole back. I like my legs fairly stretched out and I use my calves for the rudder. Also if you tighten the seat support strap when the seat is in the second or third position, and then move it forward the seatback will really sit up. This will make you fell closer.

[Big Flapper]

Thanks for the advice, the fun has just begun with this little plane. I will be back many times with all sorts of questions.

[Jim Meade]

If you buy foam, consider confor foam from either Wings & Wheels or Cumulus Soaring.  This is what glider pilots use who may soar for 5-7 hours at a time.

[Mike Koerner]

A good bit longer than that out West, Jim 

Mike Koerner

[Jim Meade]

4 hours ago, Mike Koerner said:

A good bit longer than that out West, Jim 

Mike Koerner

Now you're bragging. 

[FlyingMonkey]

On 10/23/2020 at 4:43 PM, Tom Baker said:

You must not be a tall person. I'm 5'7", and I normally fly the CT in the third hole back. I like my legs fairly stretched out and I use my calves for the rudder. Also if you tighten the seat support strap when the seat is in the second or third position, and then move it forward the seatback will really sit up. This will make you fell closer.

Just goes to show people have different preferences...I'm 6'1" and prefer the second hole from the most forward one!  I like being a little closer to the panel. 
 

One thing to consider when adjusting the seats on a CTSW:  You want to make sure the rear strap to the headrest is tight, otherwise the headrest will rub against the rear bulkhead, and in heavy turbulence could lead to cracking the bulkhead or the seat shell.  Having the strap tight means the seat will probably be a little more upright than you want for optimal comfort...welcome to CT seating positions! 

[Tom Baker]

48 minutes ago, FlyingMonkey said:

Just goes to show people have different preferences...I'm 6'1" and prefer the second hole from the most forward one!  I like being a little closer to the panel. 
 

One thing to consider when adjusting the seats on a CTSW:  You want to make sure the rear strap to the headrest is tight, otherwise the headrest will rub against the rear bulkhead, and in heavy turbulence could lead to cracking the bulkhead or the seat shell.  Having the strap tight means the seat will probably be a little more upright than you want for optimal comfort...welcome to CT seating positions! 

My comment was for the CTLS. For the SW I am normally in hole two. Both of those are sitting in the Right Seat. If I am in the left closer is okay.