Custom Seat Pans?

[Esser]

I would say the sears aren’t mid back but about 3/4 back.

[jiott]

Don't forget: weight! weight! weight!!

Don't write-off the Kitfox seat design without trying it. It is deceptively simple looking, but actually quite good. I have had about 10 different passengers ride in mine and have yet to get a complaint or even a mild negative comment about seat comfort. Of course your results may vary.

[tracstarr]

Thanks. Yeah, I would love to get hands on for sure. Many answers will be had I'm sure. I've yet to find anyone close.

I guess I'm just thinking out loud. Chances are if no one is complaining, there's a reason. That said, what's the consensus on the seat foam? Are people cutting their own or using factory? I'm sure there's both.....

[aviator79]

I spent 5 hours in a Kitfox in one day when I went up for my "demo ride". My back and butt felt much better after that than after 3 hours in a Cessna Cardinal that has tall-back seats with height and seat angle adjustments. (Maybe something to do with the 45 year old cushions...)

I would build it as-is and re-visit this "problem" if actual comfort issues arise. The seat pan would be easy to replace later if you decided it were really necessary.

[tracstarr]

Yeah, replace later if a problem sounds like a plan. I'm also use to 30 year old seat in a C172 that are mid back and painful. I hit some rough air one time and threw my back out because the seat had no cushion. That was a painful flight home. I was just happy to have a copilot that day.

[ken nougaret]

My wife and i made our own cushions and i cut the foam to give my back some lumbar support. They are very comfortable all day long.

[TJay]

You can always build your own and place lumbar support where you need it