Seat tank mount

[bryant122485]

Hi everyone,

Could someone please post a pic of the forward seat mount structure. I am interested in both how it mounts to the seat frame as well as the keel. Thanks in advance.

~Bryant

 

[Penguin]

Do you have any particular gyro model in mind?

 

[bryant122485]

Sorry, I'm looking for a dominator single.

 

[Penguin]

I'll try to shoot some pics of mine the next time I'm at the hangar.
But, in summary, I have a steel tube frame around my 7 gal seat tank.
On the forward end, I have 2 angle aluminum pieces bolted directly to the keel with a sheet aluminum gusset between them.
On the aft end, I have it bolted to the diagonal braces.
Clear as mud, I know.
But the words will be meaning ful with pics.
And yes, I know the steel seat frame is overkill.
But I wanted something secure under my a$$.

 

[bryant122485]

Im kinda a fan of the overkill as well. I appreciate your help. Another random question here: how do you like your pull start on your 582? I am debating whether or not the starter is worth it.

 

[helipaddy]

These might help, mine is done slightly differently.

 

[phantom]

I didn't like the way the seat mounted so I did a few things different on mine, where the front braces mount to the seat frame I cut the angle with an end mill ror a close fitting cradle so that if I ever make a hard vertical landing and shear the bolts the angle braces will not slip out and go through my legs. On the back cross tube I welded a flat plate which is bolted to the mast brace angles with 4 an 3-5 A bolts, this will not try to roll and bend the bolts.

Norm

 

[cesphil]

Single place Dominator seat mount

Single place Dominator seat mount

Here are photos of mine. The plate between the verticals is not necessary. I added the plate so that I could mount the Experimental Aircraft Data Plate there in lieu of on the rudder pedal tray like most builders do. There are not many places on a Dominator where the plate can be mounted.

 

[bryant122485]

Thanks for the responses everyone!