---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 03/31/13: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:54 PM - Re: Thrown out of a 601XLback in the air (Shayne & Phyllis) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:54:48 PM PST US From: "Shayne & Phyllis" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Thrown out of a 601XLback in the air As an Owner/Builder of of a Zenith 650XL and a 601XL, from experience on early flights of both airplanes, you cannot count solely on the canopy locking mechanism to keep the canopy from opening in flight. Luckily, we were in the airport traffic pattern when the canopy decided to come unlatched and we were able to land without incident. The lesson learned was that both of our planes are now equipped with tether straps and an additional locking clip to prevent the canopy from opening more than about 1". The tether also provides a means to reach up and close the canopy without having to loosen your seat belt. My wife is unable to even reach the canopy once she is belted in her seat. The incident in TN with the occupant being thrown out of the plane is obviously a result of poor choices by the student and instructor. It is unfortunate that this incident will reflect poorly on the Zenith airplanes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-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/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-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.