815TL
Joined: 10 Oct 2008
Posts: 62
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 Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:37 am Post subject: My new Canopy/Wing covers! Pictures. |
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Hi guys, I thought I would pass along some pictures of the new canopy and wing covers for my Kitfox II.
Here is the best part, hang on to your hats. I made them. That's right, I pulled the wives sewing machine out, and had her show me how to use it. Bought all the fabric, the strapping, and the buckles. It took me about 15 hours or so of work on it. I decided to go with a cotton fabric, similar to canvas, then waterproofed it with silicone spray. If I had it to do over I might have chosen a nylon, but it was much more expensive, and I did not know how it would turn out.
The canopy cover, covers the windshiled, up over the top, and down over the turtle deck. Side pannels wrap around the doors, and connect to the back part near the turtle deck. Four 1" straps hold it in place, probably could have used three though. When i cut it, I made it a little big, so it leaves about 2" of the side windows exposed rught under the wing. Not a big deal, as they are right under the wing.
The wing covers are held on by seven 1" straps. I tried with 4 straps on each, but it was not enough. Tee covers come down over the leading edge about 4", and completely cover the flaperon in the back.
So, if anyone needs a set of wing covers or canopy cover for a Kitfox II made up, just let me know. I have apretty good pattern now, and am getting good with the sewing machine. I could probably rip off a set in about 5 hours or so.
Let me know what you all think.
Andrew
815TL, Kitfox II, Rotax 582-C
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