Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Flight Training Supplement

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Revision: 4 Date:
09/08/20
RV-12iS Flight Training Supplement 5-3
SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Proper positioning of the seatback is key to establishing the correct relationship between the various controls and the
pilot.
The seat must be far enough forward that the pilot can apply full rudder deflection when required. Additionally, the
seat must be far enough back to allow full aft movement of the hand controls.
Optional rudder pedal extension blocks
are available for shorter legged pilots who are unable to get full rudder deflection when the seat is as far forward as
possible. Notre that the optional rudder pedal extension blocks are custom fit to individual aircraft, cannot be shared
between aircraft, and are not interchangeable.
The seatback can be attached to the seat pan in one of three positions. Rotate the seat back forward, then pull the
slide pin to release and reposition the seat using the holes in the seat back pin plate. Additionally, the seat back recline
angle can be adjusted by selecting where the hinged seat back brace on the aft side of the seat back is positioned,
using the seat back adjustment guides. The seat back position and recline angle can be adjusted independently of
each other.
SEAT BACK
BRACE
SEAT BACK
ADJUSTMENT GUIDES
SLIDE PIN
SEAT BACK
PIN PLATE