Radian on the plane questions

KaiLing · Jun 12, 2011

I'm taking my Radian on the plane on Tuesday for my giant 2 yo. I've done this before, and the biggest trouble was the head slump for the kid who's used to being RF. I've been searching around in the forums and I wanted to ask people a few things:

1. I should put the seat in recline mode, I assume, but should I also recline the airplane seat while installing it to get the greatest recline in flight?

2. Can I then recline the airplane seat back once we've taken off?

3. My stickers are falling off (no, I've never washed it). I just realized that this might be an issue now, so there's no way that SKJP is going to get me new stickers. Do we think that the manual is good enough to convince a cranky flight attendant? Or should I print something else?

4. There's no reason to try to get it RF in a bulkhead (if the continental gods smile upon me), right? We're stuck FF?

Thanks! Even though the MyRide was a giant pain in the patooty to get unbuckled, it was easier on the plane in some ways.

jnamommy · Jun 14, 2011

I hope this isn't too late to help you.

It is not necessary to put the airplane seat in recline mode to install. But if you do, remember that it cannot be that way during takeoff and landing.

The stickers also fell of of all 3 of our Radians. It was kind of a hassle but I was able to get new stickers from SK. I realize it is too late for you to do this, but you may want to after the trip, so you have them for next time. I would definitely take your manual, showing it is FAA certified. Some FA may ask, others may not.

You may be able to get it RF in the bulkhead - doesn't hurt to try. But if you do install RF, get a seatbelt extender, or else you won't be able to get the seat uninstalled. Trust me on this. I have done this.

KaiLing · Jun 15, 2011

Thanks for the response! We had no space for RF, and still got the FF head slump, but we made it. The very sweet and sincere flight attendant on the little flight did check the sticker, which *fell off in her hand*. WTH? We're here for a while so I'm going to call SKJP and see if they can send us some labels. But they're ALL off! Weird, no?

Pixels · Jun 15, 2011

Unfortunately, not weird for a Radian. Unacceptable, IMO, but all the stickers are falling off mine, too. Lots of people have their stickers fall off Radians.

InternationalMama · Jun 17, 2011

I know you're back from your trip now (oh, or maybe you still need to make the return trip?), but I've been having some hesitation about installing car seats in the bulkhead when more and more often now the seat belts in those rows have airbags in them. Some car seat manufacturers are now explicitly forbidding the use of those type of belts with their seats (Combi and Britax come to mind). I don't know if SKJP has a stance on that, but something to keep in mind when reserving seats in the future. I don't think I'll be choosing the bulkhead anymore.

KaiLing · Jun 18, 2011

Hey, good to know! We fly a fair amount. I know nothing about the airbags in the bulkhead and will look into it. Is it indicated on the seat in some way? My husband is 6'9" or so, so if we can get the bulkhead we try to, but if there's some sort of airbag situation we'll reconsider.

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