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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Dear Thread Friends, I am looking to buy a canopy cover for my XL. She stays hangered most all the time and any of you all that have visited probably have seen that fine Bart Simpson bed sheet I use to cover the canopy from dust and bugs. I do plan on doing a bit of over night traveling this fall and need a "real" canopy cover. I contacted Bruce's Custom Covers in California and the nice fellow indicated they had sold 58 covers for 601s and his price was $379.00 plus shipping. Further, he said their cover weighs a little over 6 pounds. I figure I don't really need a cover that will withstand meteor showers, hurricanes, tornados. The plane would end up in Kansas with Dorothy and Toto anyway with the cover the only thing holding it together !.  Anybody know a lighter, less indestructible and cheaper source for a canopy cover ? Hope to hear from you and best regards, Bill of Georgia

 N505WP

 601XL-3300

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rdewees(at)mindspring.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Hi Bill,

I have  used a guy in Florida who uses a fabric similar to Tyvec "paper 

cloth" and he made two covers for the Mooney, which were a lot larger 

than the 601.  I will try to find his name but he lives near Lakeland 

and is/was connected with aviation.  The cost was less than $200 bucks. 

He rates the lifespan as 2 to 3 years outside.  Our's lasted longer.  I 

have shreds of my last one that may have his name on it.  Somebody  on 

the list might know his name.

    I also inherited a cover from a fellow who had the bad luck to be 

flying his HDS when his motor ate a valve and put him down off field.  

He was fine but the plane was totaled and he gave me his canopy cover.  

You are more than welcome to borrow it to see if it fits and send it to 

a shop that needs a pattern.

 Ron



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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Dear Thread Friends, I am looking to buy a canopy cover for my XL. She 

 stays hangered most all the time and any of you all that have visited 

 probably have seen that fine Bart Simpson bed sheet I use to cover the 

 canopy from dust and bugs. I do plan on doing a bit of over night 

 traveling this fall and need a "real" canopy cover. I contacted 

 Bruce's Custom Covers in California and the nice fellow indicated they 

 had sold 58 covers for 601s and his price was $379.00 plus shipping. 

 Further, he said their cover weighs a little over 6 pounds. I figure I 

 don't really need a cover that will withstand meteor showers, 

 hurricanes, tornados. The plane would end up in Kansas with Dorothy 

 and Toto anyway with the cover the only thing holding it together !.  

 Anybody know a lighter, less indestructible and cheaper source for a 

 canopy cover ? Hope to hear from you and best regards, Bill of Georgia

 N505WP

 601XL-3300

 do not archive



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larry(at)macsmachine.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Bill,

I think the real canopy cover at $379.00 was a bargain.  It has a 

material inside that will protect your acrylic from abrasion, the 

outside is silver and will repel the ultraviolet rays better than most 

anything else.  The temps stay down because the cover does reflect light 

well.  He puts your n-number on each side of the cover so it won't get 

legs when you visit another place and the straps that go under the belly 

have real nice connectors, all of which goes into a rather small bag 

that will fit just behind the pilots seat without upsetting your CG.  

The design is a good fitting cover that I find very easy to use even 

when the plane is to set a few weeks in the hangar with snow blowing 

around and bird droppings spray wash off it without any damage.  It 

probably does weigh near 6-lbs bag and all but that's not much for what 

you get nor much of a dent in your

payload.  I've had mine for about 3 years now and it is preferred to the 

fuzzy mattress cover that I used during construction of the plane.  I'd 

be an advocate for changing

your mind as the canopy cover is a really nice well thought out piece of 

gear specifically fitting the 601.

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/canopy/full/canopycover.gif

http://www.macsmachine.com/images/canopy/full/canopycover1.gif



But it's your decision and I have to respect that  .



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com



JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Dear Thread Friends, I am looking to buy a canopy cover for my XL. She 

 stays hangered most all the time and any of you all that have visited 

 probably have seen that fine Bart Simpson bed sheet I use to cover the 

 canopy from dust and bugs. I do plan on doing a bit of over night 

 traveling this fall and need a "real" canopy cover. I contacted 

 Bruce's Custom Covers in California and the nice fellow indicated they 

 had sold 58 covers for 601s and his price was $379.00 plus shipping. 

 Further, he said their cover weighs a little over 6 pounds. I figure I 

 don't really need a cover that will withstand meteor showers, 

 hurricanes, tornados. The plane would end up in Kansas with Dorothy 

 and Toto anyway with the cover the only thing holding it together !.  

 Anybody know a lighter, less indestructible and cheaper source for a 

 canopy cover ? Hope to hear from you and best regards, Bill of Georgia

 N505WP

 601XL-3300

 do not archive

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Ron, you are the luckiest guy I know. If I knew a fellow whose plane was bent he would probably want me to loan him some money. You, get a free canopy cover. Must be all those years of clean living. I'll keep looking, Best regards, Bill.  [quote][b]

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Larry, thanks for the info. I'm sure they must make a fine product or they wouldn't sell so many. I was just thinking that for my needs something lighter might be sufficient. In 16 months of flying and near 90 hours, Babe has spent only three nights out of her's or somebody's hanger. Of course, in the next year I hope to change those numbers quite a bit. Best regards, Bill

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armyret(at)mchsi.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Bill-  I live  near Amish country.   There is a Amish guy about 8 miles up the road that makes custom covers for  boats mostly.  I'll drop by and ask him what the cost would be for a light  weight cover.  I'll get back to you.  Repairs to N601AY are  complete.  Paint is next.  Regards, Al

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clojan(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

[quote]Bill: One of the builders wives at my local airport has made several covers for experimentals. She made one for their XL and I asked her to make one for ours. It is only made of a lightweight material and is not waterproof but only cost $75 and she did an outstanding job. She said she would make more if you are interested I will get her number for you. Jack in Los Osos Ca 



JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Dear Thread Friends, I am looking to buy a canopy cover for my XL. She 

 stays hangered most all the time and any of you all that have visited 

 probably have seen that fine Bart Simpson bed sheet I use to cover the 

 canopy from dust and bugs. I do plan on doing a bit of over night 

 traveling this fall and need a "real" canopy cover. I contacted 

 Bruce's Custom Covers in California and the nice fellow indicated   Jack Russell -Clovis CA

601 XL Jabiru 3300
	


  Progress update at:

 http://www.geocities.com/clojan(at)sbcglobal.net/zodiacbarn.html



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professor71(at)HOTMAIL.CO
Guest

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Hey Jack

I would be interested in the canopy cover also. I have a 601HD. Do you have 

any pics you could post.

Thanks

John





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		  From: Jack Russell <clojan(at)sbcglobal.net>

Reply-To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: 601 Canopy Covers

Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:35:46 -0700 (PDT)

   Bill: One of the builders wives at my local airport has made several 

covers for experimentals. She made one for their XL and I asked her to make 

one for ours. It is only made of a lightweight material and is not 

waterproof but only cost $75 and she did an outstanding job. She said she 

would make more if you are interested I will get her number for you. Jack 

in Los Osos Ca



JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com wrote:



 > Dear Thread Friends, I am looking to buy a canopy cover for my XL. She

 > stays hangered most all the time and any of you all that have visited

 > probably have seen that fine Bart Simpson bed sheet I use to cover the

 > canopy from dust and bugs. I do plan on doing a bit of over night

 > traveling this fall and need a "real" canopy cover. I contacted

 > Bruce's Custom Covers in California and the nice fellow indicated they

 > had sold 58 covers for 601s and his price was $379.00 plus shipping.

 > Further, he said their cover weighs a little over 6 pounds. I figure I

 > don't really need a cover that will withstand meteor showers,

 > hurricanes, tornados. The plane would end up in Kansas with Dorothy

 > and Toto anyway with the cover the only thing holding it together !.

 > Anybody know a lighter, less indestructible and cheaper source for a

 > canopy cover ? Hope to hear from you and best regards, Bill of Georgia

 > N505WP

 > 601XL-3300

 > do not archive





Jack Russell -Clovis CA

601 XL Jabiru 3300

  Progress update at:

http://www.geocities.com/clojan(at)sbcglobal.net/zodiacbarn.html

Tim Juhl

Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Posts: 488
Location: "Thumb" of Michigan

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:09 am Post subject: Re: 601 Canopy Covers

I'm not to the point that I need a cover yet but will be buying one in the future.  I'll be interested to see what you come up with.  The best material I ever saw came from Airtex but I don't believe they are making windshield / canopy covers anymore.



From my experience with other aircraft I have a few comments.



1.)  You want a tight fitting, tight weave material that will not let any dust in and will not balloon or whip around in the wind.  To do otherwise might result in damage to the plastic.  Waterproofing is not absolutely necessary but water resistance is a good idea....also, try to find a material that will not shrink when wet.

2.) Pay careful attention to the material that actually comes in contact with the canopy.....it should not scratch the plastic nor hold dust or other abrasives.



Tim

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CFII
Champ L16A flying
Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
Almost done! It'll fly in spring!

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Al, thanks. How long til we see a report on flying ? My offer for flight time is still open to you. You would be welcome to stay with my Wife and I so other than travel and buying beer the expense would be minimal. Best regards, Bill   [quote][b]

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Jack, that sounds like just what I'm looking for. I would really appreciate you putting me in touch with this fine lady. My home phone is 478-994-9196, work is 478-827-0236. Thanks and best regards, Bill  [quote][b]

lgingell

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 50
Location: Lake California Airpark 68CA

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:35 am Post subject: Re: 601 Canopy Covers

I'm borrowing a KennonCovers.com cover (thanks Roy), and thinking of either buying one or making my own from the pattern.



The Kennon is nice, but heavy also.  They are $350/$425 (deluxe).



I have a neighbour who made a *very* light cover from rip-stop nylon. I may do that for the occasional overnighter.



However.....if someone knows a good source and has a picture (Jack sounds like he's on to something!) I'd be interested too.



Cheers,

..lance

http://lancegingell.com/plane.asp

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Zodiac XL/Jab 3300
http://lancegingell.com

armyret(at)mchsi.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:56 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Bill-  I went to Arthur IL this AM and talked  to the Amish guy I had mentioned.  I took a line drawing of a 601xl with me  and described what you are looking for.  He showed me some waterproof  material that is pretty light, with a  cotton like backside which would  help keep the canopy from getting scratched.  A fitted cover with  adjustable 1 inch straps and plastic connectors that would go under the  fuselage, he estimates the cost to be between $150-$200.  This would  include a small matching bag to store the cover in.   I told him he  could use my 601xl as a pattern maker.  Let me know if you want me to  pursue this further.  

 Thanks much for the offer of flight time and  lodging.  That is very kind of you.  I cannot go anywhere now with my  wife so ill.  I really appreciate your offer tho.  I hope to have my  plane flying within a few weeks.  depends now on my painting buddy getting  the time to help.  

 Regards,

 Al

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k4cod(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:07 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Bill...I don't remember what they charged me for  it, but I worked with Kennon Sunscreens (makers of professional aircraft covers)  several years ago.  I got them the pattern from another manufacture and  they made me a very nice cover.  I would think that they would still have  the pattern.  It is liable to be kind of pricey though.

  

 Good Luck,

 Jim Weston

 Concord, Ga.

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clojan(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

I posted a couple of pics on my webpage.  http://www.geocities.com/clojan(at)sbcglobal.net/zodiacbarn4.html

  The contact info for Marcie will follow later.

  Jack.   Remember that my page is a cheapo and you can't all look at once. 

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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com wrote:

  [quote]Jack, that sounds like just what I'm looking for. I would really appreciate you putting me in touch with this fine lady. My home phone is 478-994-9196, work is 478-827-0236. Thanks and best regards, Bill [quote][b]      Jack Russell -Clovis CA

601 XL Jabiru 3300

  Progress update at:

 http://www.geocities.com/clojan(at)sbcglobal.net/zodiacbarn.html



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ggower_99(at)yahoo.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Hello Bill,

  

 One thing to consider very important in any canopy cover, is not the price directly, but the type of material that is touching the canopy,  is important to be sure that  will not scratch it with the normal movememt by the wind... 

  

 I still have no experience with canopy covers, but I have seen some airplane windshields replaced, because of seroius scratches by the cover (probably with some dust),  looked like scratched with  sand paper.

  

 We are planning to install instead of a canopy cover in our 601 XL  (once is finished),  some kind of  instrument and seat cover (inside the canopy), mostly to hide what is inside...   we now use converted car shades to cover our 701 canopy from the inside... 



Saludos

 Gary Gower.

 flying from Chapala, Mexico.

  

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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:53 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Al, I'm sorry to hear your wife is still ill. Joy and I hope she recovers quickly. On the cover, sure sounds good to me. Ask him to make one, if you are satisfied I want one as well. I have to fly up to Griffin Tuesday to get the transponder certified. I plan on making some x-county flights this fall and winter. Best regards, Bill  [quote][b]

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:56 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Jim, your still here !!. I haven't heard from or seen you in an age. Do you ever get out to the airport ? I haven't called the Kennon folks yet, but I have their number. Hope to see you soon, come by the hanger sometime. I'll probably be there, Best regards, Bill   [quote][b]

JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:02 am Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

Jack, sure looks good to me. Are you satisfied with the workmanship? I think I will try to order a cover from Marcie when I get the number, thanks, Bill  [quote][b]

stshuck(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject: 601 Canopy Covers

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