Message #449

Date: Apr 23 2000 12:42:36 EDT
From: smlangford@webtv.net (stephen langford)
Subject: Mod. to sta. 5

Hello,
Steve here, I am working on a modification to station 5 because of my
height.
Maybe some of you experts can give your advice on this.
I am 6'3" and do not have enough leg room. I have made pockets in the
floor between sta. 1 & 2 but my right heel hits  sta. 2 cross piece when
applying left rudder, I do not want to cut into sta. 2, so I have come
up with this idea-----On sta 5, cut out the upper cross piece the same
width as the back of the seat (or wider/ to fit my back) and move it
back 4 inches.
Weld up a 3/4" sq. tube truss shaped like  the "notch" and attach bolt
flanges that bolt thru the "stub" cross pieces left on the top of sta.
5. this should replace the strength of the station.
Could also make a "pocketed seat back to allow room for a chute.
I will have to shorten the removable turtle also.
Any thoughts on this idea??

"Steze"
http://community.webtv.net/smlangford/StevesFlyBaby