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dhall(at)donka.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

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!



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 Don Hall                  

 N517DG (registered)

 rv7 fuselage

 http://rv7.donka.net

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sa300(at)uniserve.com
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

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:

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 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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fstringham

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 87

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

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 (at) SGU and SLC     wiring and the other stuff to complete my 7A

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		  From: "Don Hall" <dhall(at)donka.net>

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Subject: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:36:24 -0400




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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wf-k(at)mindspring.com
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:33 am Post subject: Tip up canopy latch alternative?

Yes, I am that guy. Sorry it took me so long to answering this message. I

got the idea from another builder and I do not mind passing it on at all.

Give me a call on my cell 404-432-1245 and I'll give you directions over to

the project and you can see it for yourself; no slot, no cold. It is a

handle from that Harman Rocket kit - did I spell that right? It only cost

about $20 and works GREAT! Why Van doesn't switch, I don't know.



Dave Henderson RV-7

N925LW (Lord Willing) 



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