---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 01/26/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:47:29 AM PST US From: Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: 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. **************Know Your Numbers: Get tips and tools to help you improve your credit score. (http://www.walletpop.com/credit/credit-reports?ncid=emlcntuswall00000002) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:46:06 PM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: RV8-List: 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 **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.