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                           RV7-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Sun 10/22/06: 3
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:37 PM - Tip up canopy latch alternative?  (Don Hall)
     2. 05:14 PM - Re: Tip up canopy latch alternative?  (Norman Younie)
     3. 07:27 PM - Re: Tip up canopy latch alternative?  (Frank Stringham)
 
 
 
________________________________  Message 1  _____________________________________


Time: 04:37:22 PM PST US
From: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
Subject: RV7-List: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>


When I was at the last KLZU EAA690 pancake breakfast, another builder
mentioned a tip up canopy latch mod that did not require cutting a slit the
side skin. Read: less wind and cold elbows in the cockpit.  Naturally, I
lose his name and number as I near that step.  (Are you listening?)

I plan to follow Van's instructions, but I'm curious to hear of mods in this
area.  I've seen at least one mention of using a car key latch which sounded
interesting.

Thanks!

******************************************
 Don Hall                  
 N517DG (registered)
 rv7 fuselage
 http://rv7.donka.net
******************************************


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 05:14:52 PM PST US
From: Norman Younie <sa300@uniserve.com>
Subject: Re: RV7-List: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

--> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie <sa300@uniserve.com>

I have never thought about a cold elbow following Van's instructions, 
but I have gotten cold arms from the draft that come from the baggage 
area which comes from the tail via the corrugated  baggage wall. Never 
notice a draft from the slot, it is suppose to be filled with the 
handle. At least this is my experience in the last few RV's that I have 
built and flown in -25 degrees F wx.

Don Hall wrote:
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
>
>  
> When I was at the last KLZU EAA690 pancake breakfast, another builder
> mentioned a tip up canopy latch mod that did not require cutting a slit the
> side skin. Read: less wind and cold elbows in the cockpit.  Naturally, I
> lose his name and number as I near that step.  (Are you listening?)
>
> I plan to follow Van's instructions, but I'm curious to hear of mods in this
> area.  I've seen at least one mention of using a car key latch which sounded
> interesting.
>
> Thanks!
>
> ******************************************
>  Don Hall                  
>  N517DG (registered)
>  rv7 fuselage
>  http://rv7.donka.net
> ******************************************
>
>
>   


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Time: 07:27:41 PM PST US
From: "Frank Stringham" <fstringham@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: RV7-List: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Frank Stringham" <fstringham@hotmail.com>

Don

I am not that individual but I did accomplish the task of canopy latch 
system with out cutting those long rectanglar slits. Old Dodge Dakota truck 
door parts from the salavage yard provided me the need materials. It didn't 
save $$$$$$$$$ or time but I sure like it. Key entry on exterior with the 
door handle for opening on the interior and am also Maybe adding a keyless 
entry system.

Frank @ SGU and SLC     wiring and the other stuff to complete my 7A


>From: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RV7-List: Tip up canopy latch alternative?
>Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:36:24 -0400
>
>--> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
>
>
>When I was at the last KLZU EAA690 pancake breakfast, another builder
>mentioned a tip up canopy latch mod that did not require cutting a slit the
>side skin. Read: less wind and cold elbows in the cockpit.  Naturally, I
>lose his name and number as I near that step.  (Are you listening?)
>
>I plan to follow Van's instructions, but I'm curious to hear of mods in 
>this
>area.  I've seen at least one mention of using a car key latch which 
>sounded
>interesting.
>
>Thanks!
>
>******************************************
>  Don Hall
>  N517DG (registered)
>  rv7 fuselage
>  http://rv7.donka.net
>******************************************
>
>

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