---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 09/12/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:12 PM - Re: RV-7 Front Canopy Question (Jim Brown) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:16 PM PST US From: Jim Brown Subject: Re: RV7-List: RV-7 Front Canopy Question --> RV7-List message posted by: Jim Brown Mike The front windshield has the fiberglass lip bonded to it. In flight the lip is what will keep the rear part of the canopy in place. The bow on the front windshield will have more stress there, since the top of the canopy is a low pressure area. At least that's what I think. Jim Brown RV 7A N112B Imken wrote: > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Imken" > > Ask Van. > > Don't Archive. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of N223RV@AOL.com > To: RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com; rv7-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV7-List: RV-7 Front Canopy Question > > --> RV7-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com > > I am working on a friends RV-7 front windshield and have a question. Why > does Van's have you rivet the rear canopy to the frame with soft aluminum > rivets, but screw the front canopy windshield to the roll bar with #6 > screws? > Obviously it is not for removal as the screws are glassed over along with > the > entire front edge.... > > Any idea's? Thanks > > -Mike Kraus > N223RV RV-4 Flying > N213RV RV-10 Empennage/Tailcone complete, working on wings >