SkyRider airline seats pack fliers into 23 inches of space
Sep 10, 2010, 5:09 am
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SkyRider airline seats pack fliers into 23 inches of space
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/fligh...ing10_ST_N.htm
Think your seat in coach is cramped? Take a look at the SkyRider.
The new airplane seat, to be unveiled next week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas conference in Long Beach, would give passengers an experience akin to riding horseback.
They'd sit at an angle with no more than 23 inches between their perch and the seat in front of them — a design that could appeal to low-cost airlines that have floated the idea of offering passengers standing-room tickets on short flights.
Think your seat in coach is cramped? Take a look at the SkyRider.
The new airplane seat, to be unveiled next week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas conference in Long Beach, would give passengers an experience akin to riding horseback.
They'd sit at an angle with no more than 23 inches between their perch and the seat in front of them — a design that could appeal to low-cost airlines that have floated the idea of offering passengers standing-room tickets on short flights.
Sep 10, 2010, 7:31 am
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But its designer, Aviointeriors, an aircraft seat design firm based in Latina, Italy, says several airlines, including some in the U.S., have expressed interest
EDIT: Just took another look. These seats are going to be AWESOME for the obese US population. On the bright side, at least airlines will be able to compete on product again.
Sep 10, 2010, 7:31 am
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a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates air travel in the U.S., says he's not familiar with the SkyRider's particular design.
However, he says, "While it's not impossible, it's difficult to conceive of a standing seat that would be able to meet all applicable FAA requirements and still be cost-effective."
However, he says, "While it's not impossible, it's difficult to conceive of a standing seat that would be able to meet all applicable FAA requirements and still be cost-effective."
Then there's the crash-worthiness (min allowable g-force resistance) issue.
Won't come to anything. I hope
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Sep 10, 2010, 8:20 am
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These have the same problem as all such standing seats - how do you cater for people of different leg lengths - most people will either be hanging in mid air or will have their legs bent at the knees to fit.
And that's before you consider trying to get an American into a 27" space...
And that's before you consider trying to get an American into a 27" space...
Sep 10, 2010, 10:04 am
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Les Dorr, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates air travel in the U.S., says he's not familiar with the SkyRider's particular design.
However, he says, "While it's not impossible, it's difficult to conceive of a standing seat that would be able to meet all applicable FAA requirements and still be cost-effective."
However, he says, "While it's not impossible, it's difficult to conceive of a standing seat that would be able to meet all applicable FAA requirements and still be cost-effective."
Sep 10, 2010, 12:01 pm
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"The seat ... is like a saddle. Cowboys ride eight hours on their horses during the day and still feel comfortable in the saddle."
Sep 10, 2010, 6:10 pm
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What kind of sadist would actually design these? And then claim that they would be comfortable for a three-hour flight?