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Shoulder Harnesses<br />
By Bill Carter<br />
The Bonanza/Baron passenger cage is one stout design. However,<br />
the human skull is subject to fracture when it encounters a solid<br />
object. My wife Cappi and I enjoyed the shoulder harness/lap belts<br />
in our Baron <strong>for</strong> several years and learned to value the safety these<br />
options provide. A couple years back we purchased a Cessna 140 and it was<br />
decided that, given we were flying this plane<br />
in and out of farm fields, shoulder belts would<br />
be a good option. We reviewed the market<br />
and chose Hooker shoulder belts, installed<br />
them, and are very happy with the results.<br />
Fortunately, we have not had to experience<br />
their value but know that if we do have an<br />
unplanned landing they are there to help.<br />
When Cap and I sold our Baron we<br />
purchased an S35 Bonanza and went<br />
through the same analysis. Yes, we<br />
take the Bonanza onto grass strips.<br />
But it was more the inherent value<br />
of shoulder harnesses that moved us<br />
to do another market review and<br />
choose the B.A.S. shoulder belts.<br />
The FAA says that shoulder belts<br />
help prevent “an abrupt encounter<br />
with the airplane controls or panel.”<br />
Now that is a mouth full.<br />
AOPA Pilot magazine, November<br />
2012, has a nice article on page 77<br />
that indicates that the shoulder belt<br />
will reduce injury significantly. ABS<br />
Magazine, December 2003, has a comprehensive<br />
article by Dennis and<br />
Cynthia Wolter that details the installation<br />
of B.A.S. harnesses and discusses<br />
the value of shoulder har nesses.<br />
To find the article, go to www.airmod.<br />
com and click on the article section;<br />
it is called “Beyond Buckling Up.”<br />
I cannot express enough appre cia tion<br />
to Jim Mettler, www.basinc-airmod.<br />
com, and Dennis <strong>for</strong> their counsel<br />
during our installation in the Bonanza.<br />
No one plans on unplanned off-airport<br />
landing, but if it should happen the<br />
insurance of shoulder harnesses is a<br />
high value investment.<br />
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Volume 13 • Number 1 AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY 57
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