Folks,
I have received a set of Hooker Harnesses for my RV6 via Classic Aero and am finding them EXTREMLY difficult to adjust.
They have wire springs fitted to the adjusters which may be a new feature, and which Hooker advise are there to avoid the adjusters "slipping" & the harness loosing tension.
I do admit to being older than average with slightly arthritic shoulders but have no problems with other harnesses in GA aircraft that I fly.
My previous inquiries to these forums before I purchased the Hookers evoked the response that pilots who had purchased them "loved their Hookers" (excuse the play on words).
Has anybody else experienced these problems? Has anybody else got these springs fitted? If so how have they managed?
Hookers say quote..
" It is acceptable to remove the springs from the adjusters. In most situations the minimal amount of slippage without the spring will not be noticed. " Unquote
I have also found the length to be marginal, i.e. they are too long so that when the straps are pulled tight the adjusters foul the thicker section of the harness.
Your feedback would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Graham
New Zealand.
I have received a set of Hooker Harnesses for my RV6 via Classic Aero and am finding them EXTREMLY difficult to adjust.
They have wire springs fitted to the adjusters which may be a new feature, and which Hooker advise are there to avoid the adjusters "slipping" & the harness loosing tension.
I do admit to being older than average with slightly arthritic shoulders but have no problems with other harnesses in GA aircraft that I fly.
My previous inquiries to these forums before I purchased the Hookers evoked the response that pilots who had purchased them "loved their Hookers" (excuse the play on words).
Has anybody else experienced these problems? Has anybody else got these springs fitted? If so how have they managed?
Hookers say quote..
" It is acceptable to remove the springs from the adjusters. In most situations the minimal amount of slippage without the spring will not be noticed. " Unquote
I have also found the length to be marginal, i.e. they are too long so that when the straps are pulled tight the adjusters foul the thicker section of the harness.
Your feedback would be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Graham
New Zealand.