Sliding Canopy

[Dareha]

Has anyone designed a sliding canopy like a Grumman or a kr?
Thank you,
Darrell

[fastj22]

The geometry doesn't allow it. The sides of the canopy pinch in from the back to the front. For a sliding canopy they need to be parallel. So you have two choices, flip back or flip sideways. Actually, you could do a flip forward, but haven't seen one yet.

[daleandee]

Actually, you could do a flip forward, but haven't seen one yet.

Does this count?

http://vikingaircraftengines.ning.com/viking-sport/20140726-193836

:oops:

Dale
N319WF

[floridasonex]

Actually, you could do a flip forward, but haven't seen one yet.

Does this count?

http://vikingaircraftengines.ning.com/viking-sport/20140726-193836

:oops:

Dale
N319WF

They had this at S&F and I thought it was nicely done.

RT

[fastj22]

A flip forward would be kinda cool. Especially with a single piece Todd's canopy.
With the stock canopy, not sure how you would do the lift arms because of the windshield.

[vernd]

Here's another interesting option. Canopy is hinged down the center and swings up on either side. It's at about 4:00 on the video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emeKvvadUJY

Vern
Sonex613

[radfordc]

Interesting...I thought all countries had registration numbers on planes?