Elron Hubward
27th Jun 2014, 02:47
Had a good look around the interwebs but I can't find the information I need.
Being something of a big lad I have a problem with the C172.
I can just about squeeze myself into one, but the lap belt limits how far forward I can have the chair and still fasten the belt.
This wouldn't be an issue overmuch, but with the shoulder belt fastened I can't lean forward far enough to be able to reach around my own bulk safely reach all the controls... which obviously is an issue. Can't fly a plane if you can't reach the trim control :(
I found this vid on mememememetube of a chap flying a PA-28 that has shoulder belt fitted, but he's not using it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T70jE-59YA
I'm assuming that this is legal, but can't find official conformation of this anywhere. Anybody know the official line on this?
Also, I'm aware that airline passengers have access to belt extenders, which would solve the problem at a stroke.
Are belt extenders legal for use by pilots in light aircraft and does anyobdy know where I could get my hands on some in the UK?
N.B. Posters of "lose some weight fatty" type comments will be tracked down and thrown to the kittens. :) I'm working on it; just don't want to set back my PPL training any further than I have to. :ok:
Being something of a big lad I have a problem with the C172.
I can just about squeeze myself into one, but the lap belt limits how far forward I can have the chair and still fasten the belt.
This wouldn't be an issue overmuch, but with the shoulder belt fastened I can't lean forward far enough to be able to reach around my own bulk safely reach all the controls... which obviously is an issue. Can't fly a plane if you can't reach the trim control :(
I found this vid on mememememetube of a chap flying a PA-28 that has shoulder belt fitted, but he's not using it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T70jE-59YA
I'm assuming that this is legal, but can't find official conformation of this anywhere. Anybody know the official line on this?
Also, I'm aware that airline passengers have access to belt extenders, which would solve the problem at a stroke.
Are belt extenders legal for use by pilots in light aircraft and does anyobdy know where I could get my hands on some in the UK?
N.B. Posters of "lose some weight fatty" type comments will be tracked down and thrown to the kittens. :) I'm working on it; just don't want to set back my PPL training any further than I have to. :ok: