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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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 Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: HD/HDS CANOPIES |
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Guys-
Since I'm right at this state in construction, the big question is-
Should I go with the original side-hinged canopy or with the front-hinged?
Most of the side-hinged I've seen have plexiglass cracks and ratty seals. On the other hand, the front-hinged are having problems if they open in flight (Not that the side hinged haven't and wouldn't, just haven't heard about them).
All feedback appreciated.
Bill Naumuk
Townville, Pa.
HDS 601MG/Corvair 95%
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: HD/HDS CANOPIES |
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Bill,
The forward tipping canopy is the way to go. Much better build, simple
to do. I've had 3 occasions where my latch wasn't secure on one side.
Two times, I failed to
take the time to look and see if it were. The third time, I closed the
canopy with one side pushed outside the stud. Looked like a latch, but
wasn't. Since that, I've marked
the slot with paint stripe and the latch bar too. No way it could be
unlatched or become undone later. I seriously like the forward tilt
canopy and I've flown in the side opening
type as well, but would not consider it as an alternative. Very awkward
two people coming in over the same side every time, or alternatively
opening and closing from the side being loaded. The latches are not as
much at issue as the people that haven't learned to get them secure. I'd
recommend you go with front tilt and standard latches
or the latest latch offered for the 650. I'd not split the canopy given
the choice either. Did like the tripod rollover protection, but had
reservations about a split canopy that
might open in flight and have the rear half scooping wind and pressuring
the forward half to open further. I doubt it would test fly easily either.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Bill Naumuk wrote:
| Quote: | Guys-
Since I'm right at this state in construction, the big question is-
Should I go with the original side-hinged canopy or with the
front-hinged?
Most of the side-hinged I've seen have plexiglass cracks and ratty
seals. On the other hand, the front-hinged are having problems if they
open in flight (Not that the side hinged haven't and wouldn't, just
haven't heard about them).
All feedback appreciated.
Bill Naumuk
Townville, Pa.
HDS 601MG/Corvair 95%
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