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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Cockpit trim/ upholstery
From: James Kelly <europajimkelly@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:03:04
Thanks for that David, I can lay witness to your trim it's all very neat.
Best wishes
Jim

On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 1:34 PM, <davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk> wrote:

> Jim & Alan, I am inclined to add a couple of words of caution for those
> about to embark on full scale leather and impact foam upholstery:
>
> 1. It can weigh a considerable amount
>
> 2. It is inflexible in terms of size of pilot/pax who will fit
>
> An alternative is to have relatively light weight cushions (mine were
> recycled from an old Citroen in a scrap yard, chosen for their pleasing
> appearance and light weight) with variable amounts of foam or other
> cushions to adjust to pax size. It has worked well and been pleasing to the
> eye for 14 yrs, and contributes no doubt to mine being one of the lightest
> 914s in the fleet.
>
> Regards, David
>
>
> On 2016-04-22 10:16, James Kelly wrote:
>
> Hi Alan, have you had much response to your plea for assistance with the
> interior trim.  My Europa G-BWEG needs to be redone.
> Cheers
> Jim Kelly
>
> On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 6:06 AM, Alan Twigg <alan.twigg775@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I am about to upholster the cockpit of my aircraft, with the help of a
>> vintage car restorer and upholsterer.
>> Has anyone cardboard or paper templates I can borrow.
>> I already have my seats thanks to John Bean.
>> Alan Twigg
>> Motorglider kit 463
>> Wings on final sand ready for paint, aircraft ready for upholstery,
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>> Coal powered instruments (for now), with total energy winter vario.
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