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I have Schroth 5-point harnesses in the Chipmunk. Aircraft Spruce sells them and lists a 4-point for the 360- I bought from a different dealer but can't remember who at this point. They use a rotary buckle that releases in either direction and it operates very smoothly. I got an option that has proved very useful: you can get a release tab that undoes the shoulder harnesses only while leaving the rest hooked up. I don't have an inertia reel and this allows me to unhook and reach down to switch tanks, etc. There's also a buckle pad that can be included. The Schroth website has the info. I'd prefer ratchets on the lap belt adjusting system ala Hooker- I can't get the straps as tight as I'd like for aerobatics (I don't have room to reef on it with both hands), but for normal use it's fine. -Bill Wade

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From: Bryan Wullner

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:54 PM

Subject: [LML] Seatbelts in Lancair 360

I am doing the interior on my 360 and originally I planned on using the plans version of mounting the shoulder harnesses to the baggage bulkhead. I am having second thoughts and want to get this sorted out quickly before my interior is finished. I would like a 5 point rotary buckle system. Currently I have it set up to have the shoulder harness be a "Y" and bolt to the rear baggage bulkhead built in hardpoints per plans. This takes my seat belts across the baggage area which could end up causing problems.
I would like to attach the harness to the seat back itself but I have a box on the pax side that houses my hyd. pump and battery so it would make installation here more difficult. I read an article that says Do Not mount them on the ceiling.

Looking for ideas and advice. Also would like advice on where to get 5 point harnesses. I dont want Ebay motors seatbelts.

Bryan