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Old 04-18-2016, 08:13 AM
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Default Canopy partial-open latching

Stoney (or any other builder who might know),

I am a few months from my planned build. I hadn't seen any provision in the plans for holding the canopy partially open. Also looked at any provision for that on Roger's bird at Sebastian, FL. Did I miss it or is that a mod? I know that there are some other (6/7/9) tippers that have added that capability.
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Old 04-18-2016, 08:54 AM
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Stoney (or any other builder who might know),

I am a few months from my planned build. I hadn't seen any provision in the plans for holding the canopy partially open. Also looked at any provision for that on Roger's bird at Sebastian, FL. Did I miss it or is that a mod? I know that there are some other (6/7/9) tippers that have added that capability.
It has always been standard on a tip up 6, 7 or 9 and is on the 14 also. It is just done in a different way.

When the canopy is open and the latch is closed, the canopy can be lowered and remains propped open resting on the latch pins. This doesn't hold it open quite as much as the other models, but close. It still works well for ground ventilation.
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Old 04-18-2016, 09:02 AM
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LANG 1/244 AV BN at HDC
Yes, it is at Hammond Regional. There is also an old WWII tower still on the field, although kind of rusting away. There has been some talk of restoring it for fun, but no money up yet.

Yes on the takeoff, who needs flaps for short field takeoff? Yes my mains are a little underinflated, they will get attention today.
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Old 04-18-2016, 11:18 AM
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Congrats on your first flight! Enjoy reading your blog.
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Old 04-18-2016, 12:30 PM
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Default Long ago in a swamp far away...

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N214SW took it's first flight today! I got my AC on Friday and this morning was the first chance to get it airborne. Flew great, jumped off the runway and somehow the plane greased the landing. I will be working on the video to post to my website, although it's not nearly as professional as Mitch's was. Everything worked as billed, the plane flew hands off at 4,000' in trim. I was not getting a reading for Fuel Flow, but overall that was the only issue. Weather was overcast except for a couple of holes, but at 3,000 it was clear blue sky. I did some slow flight, turns, stalls, then popped down through another hole to set up for landing. What a thrill after 2 ½ years! Thank you's will come on the writeup. Been waiting to do the RV grin.

Congrats Stoney, I remember when you visited us at The Swamp with your SIX many years ago and chatted about something bigger...
Looks like it's here

V/R
Smokey

PS: Thanks to Smokechaser too...

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Old 04-18-2016, 04:54 PM
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Congrats Stoney, I remember when you visited us at The Swamp with your SIX many years ago and chatted about something bigger...
Looks like it's here

V/R
Smokey

PS: Thanks to Smokechaser too...
Actually I wanted a Rocket like yours, because I love speed, but the 14 is a great plane.
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Old 04-18-2016, 06:01 PM
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Actually I wanted a Rocket like yours, because I love speed, but the 14 is a great plane.
Actually, I would love to go back and fly the F16 again but like the Rolling Stones say: You can't always get what you want"

Again, congrats.
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Old 04-18-2016, 07:38 PM
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Congrats on getting in the air Stoney! Enjoy, you earned it!
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Old 04-18-2016, 08:52 PM
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LANG 1/244 AV BN at HDC
Congrats on the first flight! I'll have to find an excuse to do a work trip to our office on KHDC so I can spot a finished 14 in the pattern!

Again, congrats.
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