Sheepskin Covers

Posted by ArutlosJr11@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 23 comments

Sheepskin Covers. Worth It for a 182?

My seats are still in decent shape, but they’re starting to look a little tired. I’ve been considering sheepskin covers as a way to clean things up without going all in on a full interior.

I’ve heard they can add a bit of comfort and help regulate temperature, staying cooler in the Texas heat and warmer in the winter.

Curious what others have experienced. Are they actually worth it?

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WangDoodleTrifecta@reddit

The 182 as a special place in my heart not the first plane I’ve ever flown but the first yolk I ever got to use I loved it

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Lootdit@reddit

does sheepskin really make it cooler? my first thought is HOT

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FiberApproach2783@reddit

Yeah, I don't get that part. I flew with sheepskin covers for the first time last year when it was >90°, and it felt terrible and super gross. I way prefer the vinyl or leather ones in the summer

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TheSkyFlier@reddit

Coming from leather or vinyl seats it’s way better, it knocks down the sweat puddle a lot.

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urfavoritemurse@reddit

Decent shape? Those seats look immaculate and awesome in red. Sheepskin is awesome btw.

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ArutlosJr11@reddit (OP)

Good from far but far from good. Once you get up close, you see where tears are. Additionally, the padding has gotten smushed and my butt feels it.

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I fly in winter, and like sheepskin then is nice. While I fly out of a hangar, many locations I fly to don't. I warm up the interior while I do my walk around, and prep, with a car interior warmer. But in summer, I remove it. You can do just your seat as well,, will look off, but if you are on a budget as all the money is now spent on fuel and maintenance.... you can do one seat at a time. Personally, I would do both. My 2 cents.

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BrtFrkwr@reddit

Very pretty airplane.

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ArutlosJr11@reddit (OP)

Thank you.

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BrtFrkwr@reddit

I hate when school airplanes come in and they're absolute pigpens.

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bustervich@reddit

This reminds me of a plane I did some time building in that my friends and I called “Velvet Elvis.” The fanciest clapped out 172 I’ve ever seen.

Sheepskin seats are great, but I feel like they’d kill the vibe of that cockpit.

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ArutlosJr11@reddit (OP)

My brother in law called it Velvet Elvis too. This one, however, is not clapped out. It’s got about a 120k panel so I’m trying to make it all work together.

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Impossible-Bad-2291@reddit

I don't know, man? Add some fuzzy dice?

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bustervich@reddit

Hula-girl on the dash too.

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SaratogaFlyer@reddit

So worth it. Cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and more comfy to sit on. I also had reservations before I got mine but it’s the best 1k I’ve spent on the plane’s comfort.

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Sheepskin Covers. Worth It for a 182?

My seats are still in decent shape, but they’re starting to look a little tired. I’ve been considering sheepskin covers as a way to clean things up without going all in on a full interior.

I’ve heard they can add a bit of comfort and help regulate temperature, staying cooler in the Texas heat and warmer in the winter.

Curious what others have experienced. Are they actually worth it?

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ArutlosJr11@reddit (OP)

No, sir.