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03-15-2018, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DVT Phoenix
Posts: 1,187
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Canopy cover reviews please
I need to replace my canopy cover. Has anyone done side a by side comparison of the Cleveland and the Bruce's lightweight canopy covers? I'm sure they are both good but want the best fit. RV-7. Thanks
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03-15-2018, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Edinburg, TX
Posts: 617
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cover
I have a RV-9 and had a Bruce's cover. It fit very well and for long term usage would have been excellent. My aircraft is always hangared unless I'm on a trip so I bought a lightweight cover from Abby. It is perfect for my needs, lightweight and folds very compactly. It lives in the plane so I always have it when I need it. I sold the Bruce's cover because I never used it after I bought the one from Abby.
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03-15-2018, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 147
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+1 for Bruce?s
Have one for the RV7 fits like a glove, water resistant, light and reduces light and inside temps dramatically.
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Darin
C-GULF RV-7 located in Calgary, AB
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03-15-2018, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Maple Valley, WA
Posts: 273
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AviationCovers.com
Great company and product.
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03-15-2018, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Asheville, NC
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I bought a lightweight cover from a fellow VAF member in 2012. I can't remember if it was new or used at the time because it was in great condition and a good deal. It was not marked in any way. Via some research I subsequently determined that it was the Cleaveland Tools model.
I have used it A LOT over the past 6 years. 5 days a week for the past 4 years due to my work commute. I just ordered a replacement last month because the high useage has worn it out. Mostly sun degredation so the cover finally became fragile and tore easily. The last straw was when it tore while trying to repair other tears. It served well so I have no complaints about the need to replace it.
My wife, a very capable seamstress, customized the cover with N number embroidery and 2 extra straps that increased the convenience of installation on windy days. The straps are positioned to engage the entry steps that are common on A models. It is easy to install one strap on the upwind side of the craft and then walk around to finish the installation without the thing flying off. They also keep the installed cover from rotating around the fuselage due to high wind.
She modified the new one a couple of weekends ago so off we go for another many years of good service.
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Bill Pendergrass
ME/AE '82
RV-7A: Flying since April 15, 2012. 850 hrs
YIO-360-M1B, mags, CS, GRT EX and WS H1s & A/P, Navworx
Unpainted, polished....kinda'... Eyeballin' vinyl really hard.
Yeah. The boss got a Silhouette Cameo 4 Xmas 2019.
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03-15-2018, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DVT Phoenix
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Thanks for the replies. Now to ponder and get out the CC. It is getting harder at my old age to make an adult decision these days. :-)
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03-15-2018, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MercFE
AviationCovers.com
Great company and product.
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Second that. Bought over a year ago and very pleased. Light, affordable, company responds quickly. Off and on every single days holds very well. I had a known brand cover it disentegrated after couple years under the elements.
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03-17-2018, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: central Il
Posts: 73
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Who is Abby?
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Central Illinois
RV9A slider 0-320 carbed
Kitfox IV (SOLD)
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03-17-2018, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
Posts: 820
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N333M
Who is Abby?
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The boss-lady at Flightline Interiors. Many good reviews and reports on the forums here.
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03-17-2018, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Stoughton, WI
Posts: 473
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Abby is FlightLine Interiors
Abby is an advertiser on VAF. I also have her light weight canopy cover and I'm very happy with it. I put it on the plane when in the hanger to keep the dust off and take it with me when traveling. Fits great and holding up very well after 5 years. Extends to the firewall and covers the vent air inlet to keep rain out if in a storm and is a silver color that keeps the interior cooler.
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N96FS, RV-6
Flying 1/11/09
1085 hr
2WI6 Stoughton, WI
Formally of Lafayette, IN
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