I've posted this before, but since the issue has come up again, here it is again.

 

Here is the "canopy holder opener" that I made to hold the canopy open a few inches while on the ground.  The first photo shows the canopy position while the "holder opener" is engaged:

 

 

This photo shows the "holder opener".  It's hard to tell from the photo, but it's showing an aluminum strap hanging down from the center of the aft end of the canopy, engaged into a hole in the canopy roll over frame.  The black loop of bungee cord engages the brass cup hook to prevent the "holder opener" from disengaging. 

 

 

The "canopy holder opener" securely holds the canopy open a few inches for ventilation while on the ground.  Most of the time I'm on the ground, the "canopy holder opener" is either engaged or the canopy is latched closed, depending on outside air temperature. 

 

Dennis Johnson

Legacy, 680 hours