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m.tucciarone(at)hotmail.c
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:13 am Post subject: canopy leaks

This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my 

newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a 

few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if 

the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel 

canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?



Thanks,

Matt

pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:34 am Post subject: canopy leaks

On 11/17/2011 2:04 PM, Matt Tucciarone wrote:

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 This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about 

 taking my newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked 

 on a ramp for a few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane 

 and was wondering if the -8's take in water when it rains?

I have seen a -8 ...     but have no clue if they leak.  I may still 
	


help though.

 	  Quote: 	
		   Also does anyone use the Light travel canopy cover that Vans sells and 

 does it keep out the rain?

Most of the light weight covers shed the rain by containing it in the 
	


cover so it's absorbed in the cloth and drains instead of impacting 

where the canopy meets the windshield.  The heavier covers actually 

repel the water so the underside stays dry.



I'd recommend a good cover if you're going to leave the airplane out 

... google 'canopy covers'.

However, you can use the lightweight cover and just use the blue 

painters tape to seal underneath the cover.  BTDT.

Linn



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 Thanks,

 Matt

craigtxtx(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:09 pm Post subject: canopy leaks

I used the Vans lightweight cover while parked during a frog strangler on my way to OSH in 2010. It worked well.  I was concerned about leaks around the front baggage door, but that was not an issue. 



Craig Gallenbach

RV8A N184CG 215hrs



On Nov 17, 2011, at 2:04 PM, "Matt Tucciarone" <m.tucciarone(at)hotmail.com> wrote:



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 This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

 

 Thanks,

 Matt

Larry Bowen

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: canopy leaks

I used the light cover on my 8 and thought is was fine.  I'd get it again.  I don't think I had any canopy leaks.  I did get some water through the NACA vent during a storm though.  Plug it with a closed cell sponge or something. 



I also put some of those plastic cling shades over each fuel cap to keep the rain out when parked outdoors.  The same ones that can be slapped on the canopy for some sun relief.

 



Safe travels.

 --

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com



 



On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net (pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net)> wrote:

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 On 11/17/2011 2:04 PM, Matt Tucciarone wrote:

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 This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if the -8's take in water when it rains?

  	


 I have seen a -8 ...     but have no clue if they leak.  I may still help though.

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		   Also does anyone use the Light travel canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

 	


 Most of the light weight covers shed the rain by containing it in the cover so it's absorbed in the cloth and drains instead of impacting where the canopy meets the windshield.  The heavier covers actually repel the water so the underside stays dry.

  

 I'd recommend a good cover if you're going to leave the airplane out .... google 'canopy covers'.

 However, you can use the lightweight cover and just use the blue painters tape to seal underneath the cover.  BTDT.

 Linn

 

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m.tucciarone(at)hotmail.c
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:34 pm Post subject: canopy leaks

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think I will buy the light cover from  Vans.

  

  

  

    

  From: Larry Bowen (larry(at)bowenaero.com) 

 Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:10 PM

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 Subject: Re: canopy leaks

  



 I used the light cover on my 8 and thought  is was fine.  I'd get it again.  I don't think I had any canopy  leaks.  I did get some water through the NACA vent during a storm  though.  Plug it with a closed cell sponge or something.  



 I also put some of  those plastic cling shades over each fuel cap to keep the rain out when parked  outdoors.  The same ones that can be slapped on the canopy for some sun  relief.

 



 Safe  travels.

 --

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com



 On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net (pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net)>  wrote:

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On 11/17/2011 2:04 PM, Matt Tucciarone wrote:

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This my be a stupid      question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my newly bought RV-8 on      a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a few days. I did not      get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if the -8's take in      water when it rains?

	


I have seen a -8 ...        but have no clue if they leak.  I may still help    though.    

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		  Also does anyone use the Light travel canopy cover that      Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

	


Most of the    light weight covers shed the rain by containing it in the cover so it's    absorbed in the cloth and drains instead of impacting where the canopy meets    the windshield.  The heavier covers actually repel the water so the    underside stays dry.



I'd recommend a good cover if you're going to    leave the airplane out .... google 'canopy covers'.

However, you can use    the lightweight cover and just use the blue painters tape to seal underneath    the cover.  BTDT.

Linn       



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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:44 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

A simple, cheap, and surefire way to keep water out is to simply carry

a roll of decent quality electrical tape.  If it looks like rain,

simply place a piece of tape over the canopy joints and fuel caps.



Electrical tape will peel off cleanly and doesn't adhere aggressively

enough to lift paint.  Unless your paint is crappy anyway.



Another benefit is that you won't have a canopy cover taking up space

when stored, nor will the tape cause any wear like a flapping, dirty

canopy cover can.



Thanks,



Vince Frazier

Flyboy Accessories

3963 Caborn Road North

Mount Vernon, IN 47620

812-464-1839

1-888-8FLYBOY

1-888-835-9269

www.flyboyaccessories.com



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 This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

 newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

 few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

 the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

 canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?



 Thanks,

 Matt

Deerlake(at)bresnan.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:06 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

Years ago on my RV6, I used pieces of static cling sun shade cut into 

squares, rectangles and strips to seal the leading edge of the tip up 

canopy, cover the fuel caps and the NACA air vents on the side of the 

fuselage.  As long is the surface is dry when applied, the pieces stayed 

on.  I remember putting a piece across the gap between the hood and 

fender on my Explorer and driving down a gravel road at 50 mph.  The 

piece stayed on.  Even after buying a canopy cover, I still used the sun 

shade pieces over the gas caps and vents and never had any of the pieces 

come off.



Bob Skinner-former RV6 builder and owner 1995-2000



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		  > This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

> newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

> few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

> the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

> canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

>

> Thanks,

> Matt

yenduc(at)me.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:35 am Post subject: canopy leaks

I've used the light weight Van's cover on my RV fro the last three  

years with no problem it is compact and easy to use and has kept  

things dry.

dave RV 7A



On Nov 17, 2011, at 11:04 AM, Matt Tucciarone wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 >



 This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about  

 taking my newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be  

 parked on a ramp for a few days. I did not get a canopy cover with  

 the plane and was wondering if the -8's take in water when it rains?  

 Also does anyone use the Light travel canopy cover that Vans sells  

 and does it keep out the rain?



 Thanks,

 Matt

Dale Ensing

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:16 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

Where did you purchase the static cling sheets?

Sent from my iPad

On Nov 18, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Bob <Deerlake(at)bresnan.net> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Years ago on my RV6, I used pieces of static cling sun shade cut into squares, rectangles and strips to seal the leading edge of the tip up canopy, cover the fuel caps and the NACA air vents on the side of the fuselage.  As long is the surface is dry when applied, the pieces stayed on.  I remember putting a piece across the gap between the hood and fender on my Explorer and driving down a gravel road at 50 mph.  The piece stayed on.  Even after buying a canopy cover, I still used the sun shade pieces over the gas caps and vents and never had any of the pieces come off.

 Bob Skinner-former RV6 builder and owner 1995-2000

>> This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

>> newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

>> few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

>> the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

>> canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

>> 

>> Thanks,

>> Matt

> 

> 

> 

>

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RV-6A
Aero Plantation
Weddington NC

rwstracy(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

My RV-8 was parked 40 feet in front of those 3 Pietenpols That were rolled up in a ball during the torrential rain and tornado at Sun & Fun this year.   Even without a cover the cockpit and fwd baggage area was bone dry afterwards.   My -4 cockpit gets drenched in a light rain without a cover though.



Tracy Crook



On Nov 18, 2011, at 9:41 AM, Vince Frazier <vincefrazier(at)gmail.com (vincefrazier(at)gmail.com)> wrote:



[quote]--> RV-List message posted by: Vince Frazier <vincefrazier(at)gmail.com (vincefrazier(at)gmail.com)>



A simple, cheap, and surefire way to keep water out is to simply carry

a roll of decent quality electrical tape.  If it looks like rain,

simply place a piece of tape over the canopy joints and fuel caps.



Electrical tape will peel off cleanly and doesn't adhere aggressively

enough to lift paint.  Unless your paint is crappy anyway.



Another benefit is that you won't have a canopy cover taking up space

when stored, nor will the tape cause any wear like a flapping, dirty

canopy cover can.



Thanks,



Vince Frazier

Flyboy Accessories

3963 Caborn Road North

Mount Vernon, IN 47620

812-464-1839

1-888-8FLYBOY

1-888-835-9269

www.flyboyaccessories.com



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This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?



Thanks,



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Deerlake(at)bresnan.net
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:31 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

At Walmart if I remember correctly.  I used the same stuff on the top of 

my canopy to keep my bald head from getting burned & it worked well.



Bob Skinner



On 11/18/2011 9:12 AM, Dale Ensing wrote:

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 Where did you purchase the static cling sheets?



 Sent from my iPad



 On Nov 18, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Bob<Deerlake(at)bresnan.net>  wrote:



> 

>

> Years ago on my RV6, I used pieces of static cling sun shade cut into squares, rectangles and strips to seal the leading edge of the tip up canopy, cover the fuel caps and the NACA air vents on the side of the fuselage.  As long is the surface is dry when applied, the pieces stayed on.  I remember putting a piece across the gap between the hood and fender on my Explorer and driving down a gravel road at 50 mph.  The piece stayed on.  Even after buying a canopy cover, I still used the sun shade pieces over the gas caps and vents and never had any of the pieces come off.

>

> Bob Skinner-former RV6 builder and owner 1995-2000

>

>>> This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

>>> newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

>>> few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

>>> the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

>>> canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

>>>

>>> Thanks,

>>> Matt

>>

>>

>>

>

dan.pat.b(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:51 am Post subject: Canopy leaks

Matt:I've been flying my RV-7A for two years and two months since first flight on Aug 6, 2009.  At home it sleeps in a hangar but on overnight cross countries it gets tied down on the ramp, where we use Vans' lightweight canopy cover.  I recall one occasion where there was heavy rain overnight; the cockpit and behind the panel remained bone dry with the cover in place.  On another occasion however the cover was dislodged to one side in a windstorm; no rain on that occasion so no issue with water.  I've since run extra lines from each edge of the canopy cover and tie them off at the landing gear/fuselage intersection.  So far - so good.

 Dan Bergeron

RV-7A - N307TB

273 hours since 8/6/11   



On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Bob <Deerlake(at)bresnan.net (Deerlake(at)bresnan.net)> wrote:

 [quote]--> RV-List message posted by: Bob <Deerlake(at)bresnan.net (Deerlake(at)bresnan.net)>

  

 At Walmart if I remember correctly.  I used the same stuff on the top of my canopy to keep my bald head from getting burned & it worked well.

 

 Bob Skinner

 

 On 11/18/2011 9:12 AM, Dale Ensing wrote:

 

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 Where did you purchase the static cling sheets?

 

 Sent from my iPad

 



 On Nov 18, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Bob<Deerlake(at)bresnan.net (Deerlake(at)bresnan.net)>  wrote:

 

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		   -->  RV-List message posted by: Bob<Deerlake(at)bresnan.net (Deerlake(at)bresnan.net)>

 

 Years ago on my RV6, I used pieces of static cling sun shade cut into squares, rectangles and strips to seal the leading edge of the tip up canopy, cover the fuel caps and the NACA air vents on the side of the fuselage.  As long is the surface is dry when applied, the pieces stayed on.  I remember putting a piece across the gap between the hood and fender on my Explorer and driving down a gravel road at 50 mph.  The piece stayed on.  Even after buying a canopy cover, I still used the sun shade pieces over the gas caps and vents and never had any of the pieces come off.

  

 Bob Skinner-former RV6 builder and owner 1995-2000

 

 

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		    This my be a stupid question but here goes. I was thinking about taking my

 newly bought RV-8 on a trip where it will have to be parked on a ramp for a

 few days. I did not get a canopy cover with the plane and was wondering if

 the -8's take in water when it rains? Also does anyone use the Light travel

 canopy cover that Vans sells and does it keep out the rain?

 

 Thanks,



 Matt

 	
 

 

 

 	
 

 

 

 	
 

 

 

 

 

 	


 

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