I took mine out, but replaced it. The
canopy is much more stable with it in.
A question along the same lines. The
canopy is in danger of being removed from the aircraft if you taxi with it up and
get a sudden gust of tailwind, or turn into a tailwind, etc.. What have
others done to secure the canopy from this danger? Has anyone invented a
prop to hold the canopy open a couple of inches for ventilation during taxi?
If so, I would like to see a picture.
Bill B
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of JPKleber@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
7:53 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Legacy Canopy Hing
Cross-Tube
I have been contemplating
whether or not to remove the canopy hinge cross tube. It does get in the
way of all the wiring and electronic gear on the avionics shelf.
Any opinions on the
merits of the Canopy Hinge Cross-Tube? Is it necessary for canopy
stability (in winds)? Have you taken yours out?
or left it in?