I spent some time over the weekend beginning the installation of my Classic Aero Designs Sportsman II interior with Aviator seats. There are two things I want to call out about Classic Aero – 1. the customer service and overall experience working with them over the last couple years (ordering, receiving, installation) has been great. And 2. the quality is impeccable. Everything is superb in fit, and finish, and it really makes the plane feel like a premium aircraft.
I received some guidance on the installation process, so I began by laying out the carpet in the plane to mark the locations. I then installed the velcro chips (Velcoins) that are used to hold the carpet down. They are pop-riveted to the floor pans and then the carpet is attached.
I then proceeded to install the seat backs, cushions and stick boot covers to really get a sense of what the interior will look like.
In the next few days I will install the remainder of the interior (for initial fitting) including the side panels, pockets, armrests, forward carpet, baggage carpet and baggage side panels as well as rear cover. It’s really starting to come together!
RV-7 N890GF 
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