Wow....thanks everyone for your responses. I truly appreciate the advice. RCKen...your setup is exactly what it calls for. Beings I am such a novice and wanting to do things " by the book" I went ahead and ordered another mount just so I can use the straps and hardware. I 'll be able to use the mount itself some other time on another plane I'm sure so it's not totally money wasted. I'll be able to use the "buy the straps at a hardware store" the next time once I see what they look like. Once again thanks for the help. It is greatly appreciated. dc