Small modifications to my A240

[Dowdy]

I think sharing the modifications we've done to our planes is a great way to come up with simple solutions! Or to see some big projects we might want to take on.

Jim C gave me this idea when I went and flew with him in AL. It is a sleeve of foam insulation that I cut to match the cross bars on each side of the plane. It has already saved my head from some turbulent air! I wish I had a better picture. I'll get one when I go back out or maybe Jim can share a pic of his (not everyone's plane is in their backyard Jim )

Also, the previous owner labeled the Engine Information System. I will eventually take the stickers off but this has been a great way to learn what each of the numbers show.


I think one day I would like to attach floats to my A240 (I do have the float brackets). Unfortunately, you have to go experimental before you can do that. Hoping that will change over time though.

Let's see some modifications y'all have made! Big or small!

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[Jim]

These are the foam pieces I put around the tubes that came closest to my head.  My head comes up above the tubes, so having some cushion on the side and back has proven beneficial.

This iPhone holder was purchased on Amazon.  I wanted a good holder since I use my phone a lot during flight.  Mostly to display synthetic vision via ForeFlight.  Occasionally for making and receiving calls.

These pouches were also an Amazon purchase. The panel glove box was getting a little crowded and smaller things wanted to venture toward the back. It was difficult reaching back there without first unstrapping from the shoulder harness. I keep sunglasses, extra batteries for my Bose headset, pen, and a flashlight in the pouch on my side.

[Jim]

Had to create another post to add this last item.  This forum only allows 3 pics per post.

My wife kept asking me what each number on the EIS display meant.  I made this label to make it easier for her...and others who fly with me.