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1. 02:47 AM - Re: RV-8 Canopy Removal (Speedy11@aol.com)
2. 02:46 PM - Re: Re: RV-8 Canopy Removal (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: RV-8 Canopy Removal |
Excellent info!
Thanks, John.
Stan
Do not archive
My canopy skirt also hit the VS and I had to trim the trailing edge some
to make sure it did not hit. I trimmed enough to be able to slide the
nylon attachment bracket off the rail. Of course that meant the initial
fit the canopy skirt at the aft end no longer worked and I had to
reposition it. (Do over - the story of my building life.)
Once you trim enough to be able to remove the canopy you also want to
install the empennage fairing (temporarily) to the VS and make sure the
skirt does not hit that is everyday use. That should not be a problem.
As someone else mentioned, you need install the canopy latch. You will
find that the canopy latch handle will hit the aft fuselage bulkhead and
a stop has to be installed in the canopy rail to prevent this. This
also limits how far back the skirt will travel. The amount of travel you
need to clear the empennage fairing in everyday use is less than if you
want to remove the canopy.
In order to remove my finished canopy without removing the nylon slider,
I have to remove the empennage fairing, lift the front of the canopy
just enough to pull the rollers out and I can then slide the nylon
bracket off the rail. It is a 2 person job.
John Ciolino
Working on final assembly.
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| Subject: | Re: RV-8 Canopy Removal |
Stan, I didn't understand what you meant that the VS was in the way. Yes,
once the VS is mounted the canopy skirt will hit it before the nylon keeper
bracket slides off the rail. I guess you pull the keeper pin and remove it and
lift off the canopy. Sorry about my smart ass response earlier. I've given up
booze and tobacco in the last couple months and my mind has left me. Best
regards, Bill
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