eightyknots Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Adjustable Seats or Fixed Seats? that is the question. I need to build an 'aircraft factory' and after that, in a few months, I wish to order a Savannah S kit. However, I am at a loss to know whether to ask for the adjustable seat option or the standard fixed seat. There seems to be various schools of thought. I would like the collective wisdom of Savannah owning Forumites to help me so that I can make an appropriate choice. One negative factor that I have been told about is the adjustable seat option makes the aircraft heavier. Others seem to indicate that the adjustable seat is less comfortable. Others again indicate that the cabin 'cell' is stronger with the adjustable seat option. I would love to hear from people that have (had) experience with both so that a proper comparison may be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Adjustable Seats or Fixed Seats? that is the question.I need to build an 'aircraft factory' and after that, in a few months, I wish to order a Savannah S kit. However, I am at a loss to know whether to ask for the adjustable seat option or the standard fixed seat. There seems to be various schools of thought. I would like the collective wisdom of Savannah owning Forumites to help me so that I can make an appropriate choice. One negative factor that I have been told about is the adjustable seat option makes the aircraft heavier. Others seem to indicate that the adjustable seat is less comfortable. Others again indicate that the cabin 'cell' is stronger with the adjustable seat option. I would love to hear from people that have (had) experience with both so that a proper comparison may be made. Hi 80. I've flown in a Savannah S a few times with the standard seat. Its comfortable. I recommend doing a flight in an 'S' and guage the comfort for youself. Then you will have a base line for deciding about the need for an adjustable type seat. Cheers and happy deciding. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I need to build an 'aircraft factory' and after that, I wish to order a Savannah S kit.However, I am at a loss to know whether to ask for the adjustable seat option or the standard fixed seat. There seems to be various schools of thought. I would like the collective wisdom of Savannah owning Forumites to help me so that I can make an appropriate choice. One negative factor that I have been told about is the variable seat option makes the aircraft heavier. Others seem to indicate that the adjustable seat is less comfortable. I would love to hear from people that have (had) experience with both so that a proper comparison may be made. Hi, I have the adjustable seat as I am vertically challenged, so I have it forward, while my passengers usually have theirs back. I have a cushion too, so I find the comfort level fine. The flap lever is between my legs, and I have the central control column. The empty weight is around 310kg, but as I weigh only 60kg even with a full 140 litres of fuel (100kg) and 10kg baggage the TOW is 480kg. Could still have a passenger of 100kg and be below 600kg.... HTH, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 hank you would be way too tall for the adjustable seat version I believe...its for short arses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 As a short arse I ordered the ajustable seat for the pilots side only, that way I get the best of both worlds :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 As a short **** I ordered the ajustable seat for the pilots side only, that way I get the best of both worlds :) Sacre Bleu! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just noticed it automatically censored my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just noticed it automatically censored my post! ..which leaves us wondering which part of your anatomy, which has four asterisks, is short? hmmmmmm.....???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ..which leaves us wondering which part of your anatomy, which has four asterisks, is short?hmmmmmm.....???? Toe Finger Arm Leg Nose Ear Neck Hmm no censors there.......... Not many options left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well it is either my computer or subconscious that intervened there! But I'm not telling which part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I know but when used in an appropriate meaning you can still use cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 It's amazing how quickly the tone lowers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 It's amazing how quickly the tone lowers ;) ...and the topic wanders. So, where were we? With regard to Savannah seats, I have spent some time in Fallowdear's VG passenger seat, which was comfortable enough. My own build is not up to the seat stage, so I can have no opinion on the adjustable seats. I am medium height and build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The front bulkhead of the adjustable seat is much lower and flatter, having only a rise in the middle to accommodate the stick. I can't see how you could have one adjustable seat and one standard one. The bucket uses some of the available height, But more significant for some fat arses or their fat arsed pax, they are quite narrow bum buckets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Right, well, that's succinctly put, Steve. But far more informative than anything I heard previously. Rmorton, maybe measure the width of your asterisks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The front bulkhead of the adjustable seat is much lower and flatter, having only a rise in the middle to accommodate the stick. I can't see how you could have one adjustable seat and one standard one.The bucket uses some of the available height, But more significant for some fat arses or their fat arsed pax, they are quite narrow bum buckets too. Thats a very good point, I am no where near that stage yet, but I am already aware that there are probably two conflicting sets of instructions and the mix of one adjustable and one fixed may need some fettling! It was ICP that suggested the compromise. I can't see yet if there are any significant differences in comfort between the two, but I already plan to make new seat cushions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 The front bulkhead of the adjustable seat is much lower and flatter, having only a rise in the middle to accommodate the stick. I can't see how you could have one adjustable seat and one standard one.The bucket uses some of the available height, But more significant for some fat arses or their fat arsed pax, they are quite narrow bum buckets too. Narrow bucket seats and cheeky bums are a recipe for disaster causing air sickness, sort of like squeezing the toothpaste from the bottom. . Now who's got a vivid imagination?. . Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I dont have a bum anymore just seems to be bones :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I dont have a bum anymore just seems to be bones :( ****whips out violin....but can't quite decide what to play**** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 1812 overture? or better still 2001 a space odyssey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Bad to the bone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Darn it, there goes the tone.........again. And it's all Hank's fault......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 excellent choice....yes lets blame hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Well, it's his thread........ mind you, that Rmorton has a lot to answer for, too.........( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorton Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 What did I do? I know I just keep bad company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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