Trust Your Airplane Seats? Think Again 💺✈️🤯
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Published 2023-07-21
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. Ever wondered about the seat you trust with your comfort (and life!) while flying in something like a Cessna 172? In this deep-dive video, we lift the veil on the fascinating world of airplane seats - from their meticulous craftsmanship to the secrets they house beneath. Behind it all is @Sportaircraftseats in Wolf Lake, Alaska.
The Journey of an Airplane Seat:
Airplane seats are more than just upholstered cushions. They represent a culmination of design genius, technical prowess, and a dash of luxury. The journey of every seat from its initial design phase to its final position on an aircraft is a tale worth telling. We trace this journey, delving deep into the nuances of material selection, engineering, and quality checks.
Safety First - The Engineering Behind the Comfort:
With insights from industry experts and seat specialists with decades of experience, we unravel the incredible science behind these seats. Learn how they’re not just designed for your comfort but, more importantly, your safety. From fire-resistant fabrics to the intricate design that absorbs shocks, airplane seats are feats of engineering.
Rebirth - The Art of Transforming Old to Gold:
Witness the miraculous transformations as worn-out aircraft cushions are reborn into luxurious, comfortable seats. It’s an art, and we have exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of these old seats getting their mojo back.
The Future is Here - Innovations in Seat Design:
What's next for the humble airplane seat? We explore innovations like 23Uniform's cockpit seats and what they mean for the future of flying. Get ready to have your mind blown by what the future holds!
Outline:
- Introduction: The Unsung Hero of Every Flight
- Evolution of the Airplane Seat: A Historical Perspective
- Deep Dive: The Layers Beneath the Surface
- Expert Interviews: Decoding the Science of Seat Safety
- Behind the Scenes: The Transformation Process
- Forward-Look: The Next Big Thing in Airplane Seating
- Join us on this flight of discovery as we uncover the tales, technology, and transformations of airplane seats. Don’t forget to hit like, share, and subscribe for more content like this!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Welcome
0:21 Coming Up
1:25 Flying North
2:22 Meeting Daniel
3:53 Shop Tour
7:20 Seat Safety
7:41 Chris Palmer
8:33 Meeting Mario
10:57 Seat Removal
12:58 Seat Inspection
25:34 Shop Tour Continued
28:07 Why Sport Aircraft Seats
28:49 Next Time
29:28 End Credits
#aviationsafety #aircraftseats #Cessna172
All Comments (21)
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my mom had a seat back failure on takeoff in her 172 years before I was born. this story being told can be attributed to my grandpa being there to take the yoke!
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People like Mario are what I love about aviation. Experienced, more than willing to help others.
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I’d love to know the weight difference on the new and old seats.
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After watching this video I called the seat company. My plane partners and I are ordering new seats soon for our Archer and These look like exactly what we are wanting. Thanks for the great video, and showcasing a REAL craftsman company. Another neat thing about the company is that we are in Louisiana and the process of ordering the seat kits is very easy on our part.
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Josh’s (Aviation 101) seat sliding back when Chelsea was landing at AirVenture 2022 scared me.
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Glad you put the 'head rest' back on them; kind of a misnomer to say 'rest' when they are designed to keep your neck from being broken in an impact (reflection).
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Doing the Cessna Seat Shimmy to make sure the seat rail pin and the seat backs are lock has always part of my before engine start check list. I think it was one of the things a long ago instructor had added to her checks, and it's just carried forward through all the Pipers and Cessna's I've flown. I even have had my wife and daughter do the shimmy in the right seat because that side can kill you as easy as the left. No issues in flight fortunately, the seat shimmy check has caught a seat pin not being fully set though. This reminds me to have a check of sorts for the back seat to since someone could grab the front seats if their seat has a problem. Hmm...
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I had my seats made by these guys for my PA28... Definitely on the expensive side, however they are still much cheaper than hiring someone to reupholster your aircraft, and I've gotten lots of compliments on their quality. I highly recommend them.
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So many people film their vids with phones so I really appreciate the nice Camera!
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Those guys are craftsmen. Ton of work and they are beautiful.
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My bony little 110lb ass can tell real quick how much fun a trip will be by looking at the seats. Even my toilets have the cushion seats. Great ideas and all the best to both of you.
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Welcome back was wondering where u went. Hope all is well with you and your family
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Thanks for shining light on an often overlooked part of aircraft upgrades.
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Wow, this video really did open my eyes. Keep up the good work.😎👍🏻
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Yes! Your videos are always good. This one is at the top. It makes me want to take off my cushion and check my seats.
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Had a broken back to my left seat in a 78' Piper Arrow. These older planes need love and care. Always inspect.
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Yes seats that are structuraly sound is important, especially on our fleet of aircraft That are half a century or more old.
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Very great video. Thank you for all the hard work!
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Chris, you continue to inspire me! 44t is a 62' she needs love in the seat department.
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Chris, I'd just gotten over my PTSD from redoing the interior in my Comanche a couple of years ago, but now it's back. Thanks for that:-) I used Airtex ( these guys didn't have stuff for a PA24) and wow was it a ton of work. More than I ever expected. But the result was so worth it.
