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RV-14 Aviator Seat

Our Aviator seat was designed to give maximum comfort, and styling similar to automotive seats while keeping weight to a minimum. The Aviator also gives customers an option that provides some features that are not available with the stock frame.


Frame

Our frame replaces the stock frame from Vans. The main structure is a CNC mandrel bent square tube. In addition, four aluminum sheet metal parts are riveted to the structure. All rivets are aircraft quality, and all sheet metal parts are 2024 T3 that are laser cut and formed with a CNC press brake. Rivet holes in the tubing are drilled with a CNC milling machine.

The frame is attached to the floor of the plane using the same hinge arrangement as the stock frame. The main difference from the stock frame is that ours was design to be concealed inside of the upholstery like the seats in your car or truck. The design of the tubular frame also allows us to make rounded corners at the top of the backrest for a more finished look.


Foam Design

The seat foam is a combination of high density high resiliency open cell urethane foam, and visco-elastic foam (often referred to as memory foam). Three types of visco-elastic foam are used (firm, medium, and soft) in the cushion and the backrest. There are no square or rectangular shapes. All of the foam parts are cut to form smooth contoured shapes. The shape is an important part of the overall comfort of the seat.


Adjustable Lumbar

The Aviator seat includes a specially shaped cavity inside the backrest that allows a movable lumbar pad to be adjusted to the proper height. The pad can also be removed to fit an alternate size to provide the best fit for the user.


Other Features

Because of the concealed frame, we are able to include a large pocket on the back side of the backrest for convenient storage of small items.


Additional items available are: Matching stick boot assemblies, booster cushions, seat embroidery and built-in headrests.


Product Options

Pleat Design and Color Selections
Horizontal
Pleat
Horizontal
Stripe
Vertical
Pleat
Vertical
Stripe

A - Wing
B - Upper Insert
C - Insert
D - Stripe

5 Point Harness
Yes/No


Additional Options

All Visco Elastic Foam - $340
Our Aviator seats are normally made using a combination of flexible urethane foam and visco elastic foam (sometimes called memory foam). With this option, all parts are made out of visco elastic foam. Customers selecting this option are mainly looking for an increase in impact protection. There won't be a noticeable difference in seat comfort. Also, this option adds about 2.8 lbs. for a pair of seats.

Seat Wedges
Wedges are placed under the main seat cushion to adjust seating height. They are available separately in 1", 2" and 3" thicknesses. We have found that the best way to determine the right thickness is to sit on the main seat cushion without any wedges under it, and measure from the top of the head to the canopy. With this measurement, we can determine the correct wedge to use.

Sheepskin - $TBD (Cost is Based Upon Materials Chosen and Areas Covered)
We now offer sheepskin upholstery in a variety of colors. For more information contact us.

Seat Heaters - $146
Price is for both seats.Includes heat pads in the cushion and backrest of both seats and 2 high/low switches
Seat Heaters : Click here for heater photo


Prices

RV-09001 RV-14 Aviator Seats, Cloth $3078
RV-09002 RV-14 Aviator Seats, Synthetic Leather $3620
RV-09003 RV-14 Aviator Seats, Leather $4162

Additional Options
Contrasting top stitch color $90
Stock seat embroidery pattern $73



RV-14 Aviator Seat

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