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A couple of months ago Fritz Wagoner (hope I got the name right) came up with a neat idea for a canopy latch which locked by the handle going "over center". A couple of people have asked me if I was interested in making a production version. I liked the original idea but I wanted something that was even more positively locked, a sort of belt plus braces. It had to be easy and intuitive to use and capable of being opened from the outside. Here's the plan:

Here's the prototype:


And here's a link to a short video demonstrating the operation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvCBIxyOqBM&feature=youtu.be

The locking mechanism is a simple ball in the hole type. Mass is about 140 grams. If there is sufficient interest in these I'll get a batch made.

Peter

Hi Peter

I’m in. Looks great!!!

Gordon

Excellent! Put me on the list, was already planning on putting in an order for some of your products.

(Too bad I already cut the slide hole in my canopy...)

Peter, Looks great! I'll take one for sure!

I need some other stuff from you, so let me know when they're available and I'll place an order. Thanks!

Joe Kirik
SE Mich
Waiex 181 Corvair 2775
On gear, wings rigged
Working on engine & controls

I would like one as well, since I am quickly coming to that point in my build.

Margaret Hastedt
Ciollege Station, TX
Sonex 1639 Jab 3300
"All the big parts are done"

I’m in also. Getting close to canopy install as well.
tnhelm@gmail.com

hi peter,
looks great! i’ll take one. when you do get them ready. i’ll order a few other things also.
be safe and take care. let us know when your’e coming to oshkosh again.

thanks,

WaiexN143NM
Michael

Hi Peter

Do you think this latch mechanism would be adaptable for the Swing back type canopies?

If yes, count me in.

Carlos

Will work on either side of the aircraft. Just a matter of reversing the handles. I'll get a batch made. Check my web site http://www.ansoneng.com/ for updates in a few weeks. I still have to solve a couple of little manufacturing problems. Don't have any firm price yet as I need to get prices from suppliers.

Peter

Hi Peter, count me in as well! For once in my life I am on the right continent.