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Cutout in the Canopy inside flashing

 
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:36 pm    Post subject: Cutout in the Canopy inside flashing Reply with quote
I’m finally at the point of installing the canopy on the XL. In the photo guide for the inside flashing, there are alternate ways to cut out over or around the latch frame. Please advise which way you did it, and how you would do it if you had it to do over.
The latch frame is thicker than the square tubing, so a cutout seems like it would leave a step up at that point in the inside flashing. Cutting around the entire latch frame would make a flatter flashing, but may not look as good.
Also, the inside flashing with its reinforcing L “pinch” the plexi against the outside flashing. Does the top flange of the inside flashing need to be trimmed back to keep the inside flashing's main flange parallel to the outer flashing?

Thanks for any advice you can give -

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:14 pm    Post subject: Cutout in the Canopy inside flashing Reply with quote
Dvid,

I think this is the latch problem you are talking about. I have attached three photos to show what I did with it. Hope they are not too large for some of you.

I made two fiberglass covers. I later discovered that I needed to cut off one corner to clear the slot for emergency release of the canopy. The fiberglass covers are not attached yet, but you can see how they will clean up the area.

Jay in Dallas


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I’m finally at the point of installing the canopy on the XL. In the photo guide for the inside flashing, there are alternate ways to cut out over or around the latch frame. Please advise which way you did it, and how you would do it if you had it to do over.
The latch frame is thicker than the square tubing, so a cutout seems like it would leave a step up at that point in the inside flashing. Cutting around the entire latch frame would make a flatter flashing, but may not look as good.
Also, the inside flashing with its reinforcing L “pinch” the plexi against the outside flashing. Does the top flange of the inside flashing need to be trimmed back to keep the inside flashing's main flange parallel to the outer flashing?

Thanks for any advice you can give -

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David Glass
Forest, VA
Zodiac XL - N253DG reserved
On the gear, ready for tail and cables 12/06


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:27 pm    Post subject: Cutout in the Canopy inside flashing Reply with quote
I went for full access to the latch over appearance. Sorry no good pic of
this.
I made a cut out of the inner flashing that allows finger access to open the
canopy should the cabes break and more importantly I can visually check that
the canopy latch is fully locked prior to take off.
I have seen the canopy appear to be down and locked but the latch release
lever is not fully set so it needs another compression to fully engage the
lock.
Also I added a 1/2" tubular cross bar about 8 " up the bow to set the
width of the canopy firmly. It is also useful for compressing the locks.
And with a small nylon rope attached, it prevents the wind from catching the
canopy when open on the ground and possibly straining the hinges.

Gary Ray

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