Re-reading my notes below I see " like one that is reachable in the FFW area
if you're in" ... that was incorrect. It should have said "in the FWF area
if you're OUT." Type too fast. Brain not in gear. 70+ !
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Nordin [mailto:panelmaker@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:10 AM
To: 'Lancair Mailing List'
Subject: Canopy linear actuator

Hey Angier,
Negatives are in deed numerous. Maybe a quick release pin would ensure you
could get out or in - like one that is reachable in the FFW area if you're
in or a pull ring or lever in the foot area if inside - functioning
similarly to the pins that hold on the removable forward deck.

How someone (rescuer) outside would initiate that is another question.
Removing the canopy would be similar to aircraft that have the overcenter
latches that came with the kit. A canopy destroying hatchet or some such
would be the way in - if the emergency rescuer had such a thing. I don't
know all the answers for sure but I'm looking at it.
I have seen a pull ring inside the engine air intake that serves other
purposes.
Other suggestions?
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of
Greenbacks, UnLtd.
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 7:20 AM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Subject: [LML] Re: Canopy linear actuator

Jim,

Cool idea but how would you deal with an actuator failure with you outside
and the canopy closed?
Worse yet, with you inside, perhaps incapacitated?
The negatives here are numerous.

Angier Ames
N4ZQ
62hrs
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