VK SmartCushion™ Systems for Ejection Seats
The Ultimate In Flying Comfort™

Engineering. Testing. Certification. Manufacturing.
Leading the Way in Advanced Seating Systems.
Oregon Aero designs and manufactures seventeen (and counting) maximum-comfort custom designed ejection seat cushion systems. Our VK SmartCushion™ Systems shift the hips, pelvis and back into the proper position for pain-free seating no matter how long the flight. Improved impact protection and dramatically reduced maintenance.
Our VK SmartCushion™ Systems for certified aircraft are backed by 20 years’ experience in seat engineering, testing, certification and manufacturing. Our sophisticated manufacturing technology is coupled with superb craftsmanship by Oregon Aero technicians. Oregon Aero seating is made in the U.S.A.
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Testing performed in the F-15 and F-16. Twenty-seven different pilots flew with the cushion, all pilots recommended the Oregon Aero® APECS® I Cushion System be made standard equipment for the ACES II ejection seat. |
Oregon Aero’s Ejection Seat Cushion Systems solve a lot of problems and
allow pilots focus on the job at hand without the distraction of seat pain.
The Features and Benefits of the VK SmartCushion™ System make it clear why Oregon Aero® Seating Systems are found in so many military aircraft.
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| Oregon Aero APECS® IV Ejection Seat Cushion System for all seat versons of the S-3 Viking. |
Coastal Aircraft Parts LLC is the exclusive worldwide distributor of the following Advanced Performance Escape Cushion Systems (APECS®): I-A, I-B, I-C, I-E, I-F, II, III, III-C, III-N, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII.
For pricing and more information about seating for these aircraft, visit the Coastal Aircraft Parts website or click here for contact information. Oregon Aero selected Coastal Aircraft Parts for the company's experience with all types of military aircraft and in-depth knowledge of Oregon Aero products.
You can rely on Coastal Aircraft Parts to assist with the proper selection and purchase of the seat cushions systems that you require.
For all other types of military fixed wing aircraft, contact us for more information. View our online catalog for more information.

Evaluation of Oregon Aero's APECS® I Cushion System for ACES II ejection seat went unusually well - to the point that the evaluation engineer stated: " I can only add that this is the first time in my engineering experience that I have seen an evaluation go this well."






