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Old 01-29-2016, 11:44 AM
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Default Tip-Up hydraulic lock???

I am looking for a way to ensure that my canopy does not drop while we are loading...I had an incident where a light breeze came through my hangar door and caused the canopy to come down...luckily I was there to catch it! I know another pilot that bought one made for hatchbacks at an auto store but they are not longer in production...Any ideas??

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Old 01-29-2016, 11:46 AM
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This looks simple!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdN-4QBStuQ
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Old 01-29-2016, 12:08 PM
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Excellent. Thanks for sharing this idea.
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Old 01-29-2016, 03:29 PM
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A length of plastic tube that fits over the thin part and is the length of it. Slice it down the side and just clip it on.
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Old 01-29-2016, 06:22 PM
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A length of plastic tube that fits over the thin part and is the length of it. Slice it down the side and just clip it on.
Yep, simple elegant and works. Dave Kewley showed me this solution!!
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Old 01-31-2016, 06:40 AM
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Here's discussion on this topic: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=131860

This is what I use after mine fell and cracked. Works great:


Bought from here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00
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