Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 09:48:25 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from mailnw.centurytel.net ([209.206.160.237] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.0b8) with ESMTP id 1793120 for lml@lancaironline.net; Sat, 28 Sep 2002 08:56:21 -0400 Received: from c656256a (pppoe0215.gh.centurytel.net [209.206.170.254]) by mailnw.centurytel.net (8.12.6/8.12.6) with SMTP id g8SCuKdt011446 for ; Sat, 28 Sep 2002 05:56:20 -0700 (PDT) X-Original-Message-ID: <006d01c266e6$86e71e80$0100a8c0@mshome.net> From: "Robert Smiley" X-Original-To: "Lancair Mailing List" References: Subject: Re: [LML] Seat belts LNC2 X-Original-Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 05:59:39 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4133.2400 Dan, I also have heard that spinal compression is a factor when shoulder harness points are not above the shoulders. I have also heard some pilots complain that the harnesses add some weight to their shoulders as they are presently configured on the 320-360 planes. This becomes a comfort issue. I opted to mount the hardpoint on the top of the fuselage behind the fuselage roll over bar together with an air box containing two fans, the headset connections, headset storage brackets and cabin lights. No weight on the shoulders, out of the way for baggage and presents a neat compact modular unit approach. There is a weight penalty, (about 4-5 lbs including fans, NACA duct, air plenum box at tail and air tube) for these gadgets so if you are "racer" and weight is important, don't do it. If however, you are building a cross country traveler and comfort is important on that hot 100 degree day on the Boise, ID tarmac; then it is a nice accessory. Bob Smiley N94RJ