Canopy Lock Pin

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Re: Canopy Lock Pin

Postby Mustang » Sat May 02, 2020 11:08 pm

Now on the inside red handle. What locks it down when it's pulled back. I have 160 hours flying a standard AeroVee Sonex. All I had was a little pin lock. Your left arm is next to that lever. In turbulence, what prevents me from bumping up that little red lever?
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Re: Canopy Lock Pin

Postby WaiexN143NM » Sun May 03, 2020 12:16 am

Hi mustang,
Ive been working during the covid lockdown in the back yard on my own design. I too thought about your concern
bumping the latch when its horizontal in turbulance , when your hand is near the side mounted throttle. i think when its latched (clsd) i’ll adjust my latch red handle to be straight up.

mine is coming along. looking forward to installing it when i get back to tucson.

be safe all.

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Re: Canopy Lock Pin

Postby WaiexN143NM » Sat May 16, 2020 8:37 pm

Hi Fritz, all,
Good job fritz on the virtual zoom meeting today. Im working on my own design very similiar to yours.
i did get some decals from spruce , they have them in red and open - close + arrows and correct direction. cw or ccw.
take a look. yes - need label for bystanders or first responders.......if ever needed.


Let us know when your back in the air!

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