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DaleB 10-14-2016 12:30 PM
Don, another 12 pilot in my EAA chapter pointed out that you can reach the canopy latch when you stand at the back of the wing. I felt a little silly after trying it... considering the dozens of times I crawled hoisted myself up on the wing to do it.

todehnal 10-14-2016 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DonFromTX (Post 1118800)
Very interesting, I intend to have a get in and out party at the hangar using these suggestions. I don't think my knees and leg length will allow this one to happen, and most of all this would be done AFTER you crawl up on the wing to unlatch and lift the canopy. That seems to be the biggest obstacle, maybe a remote latch and lift like Joe has would be best.
Wow! I never thought about the canopy being latched while parked. As far as opening it, using the little lift tabs on the sides, makes opening the canopy quite easily. The only time my canopy is actually latched is when I am in it, and preparing for flight. Even overnighting when away, I just put the canopy cover on, over the unlatched canopy. Never had a problem operating this way........Tom

DaleB 10-14-2016 02:49 PM
Mine latches itself when I close it; the latch flops around on its own. I plan to fix that when I replace the canopy this fall.

tomkk 10-14-2016 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DaleB (Post 1118828)
Mine latches itself when I close it; the latch flops around on its own. I plan to fix that when I replace the canopy this fall.
Yeah, mine too. I haven't found a way to fix it long term. Always seems to loosen up ...

rvbuilder2002 10-14-2016 03:46 PM
KAI specifies squeezing the shaft of the handle to make it very slightly out of round so that it has some friction to stay where you put it.

Piper J3 10-14-2016 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by todehnal (Post 1118782)
No need to use the wing at all. Getting out is just a reverse procedure. The only tricky part is knowing exactly where the step is located, as you won't see it as you exit. You soon learn that it directly in line with the face of the instrument panel. It will take a few attempts.
Tell that to my wife... She missed step on exiting the 12 on April 20 this year. Been kinda a rough summer if you know what I mean.
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DaleB 10-14-2016 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002 (Post 1118841)
KAI specifies squeezing the shaft of the handle to make it very slightly out of round so that it has some friction to stay where you put it.
Yep. Tried that on the existing canopy when I had the handle out a few months ago, I obviously didn't squeeze it enough.

tomkk 10-14-2016 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002 (Post 1118841)
KAI specifies squeezing the shaft of the handle to make it very slightly out of round so that it has some friction to stay where you put it.
Did that. Worked for a while then eventually loosened up again. Maybe needs more out of round than I did ...

DonFromTX 10-14-2016 09:21 PM
Earlier I put an O ring on the shaft under the latch. Worked fine until I converted to the locking latch, need to do that again.

joedallas 10-15-2016 07:16 AM
Canopy Lock
 
Take a look at these pages


The photos are not up to date


http://joesrv12.com/Builder%20Log/al_04_01.htm

http://joesrv12.com/Builder%20Log/al_04_02.htm


Joe Dallas




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Originally Posted by ben barron (Post 1118732)
Would you share the specs of you canopy lift and keyless entry remote pieces?


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