CARES harness?

[GeorgeC]

Any PIREPs on the CARES harness? Anyone tried it in a GA plane? Seems like it would be less bulky and cumbersome than a car seat.

 

[Ozone]

They work really well. We have used ours for both kids in commercial planes for years. However, they only work if you can slip the strap over the seat. So, I would assume that it would work, so long as your airplane seat can pitch forward, the strap can be slid over and then the seat would stay put.

 

[GeorgeC]

I picked up a used one locally; should be handy if only for commercial travel.

Such a device might also be useful for the adult occupants of GA aircraft that lack shoulder belts.

 

[kylec]

I'm going to order one for GA and commercial flights. However, it is not compatible with seatbelts containing airbags.

 

[AuntPeggy]

I picked up a used one locally; should be handy if only for commercial travel.

Such a device might also be useful for the adult occupants of GA aircraft that lack shoulder belts.

According to the website, there is a 44 lb. weight restriction for the occupant, mainly to comply with FAA regulations to protect the occupant of the seat behind the one with the CARES restraint.