Big Flapper Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Flapper Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Thanks for the advice, the fun has just begun with this little plane. I will be back many times with all sorts of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Koerner Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 A good bit longer than that out West, Jim Mike Koerner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Mike Koerner said: A good bit longer than that out West, Jim Mike Koerner Now you're bragging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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