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Old 11-11-2008, 06:23 PM
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Default thanks guys

This is all very helpful info.

putting canopy covers on in the wind is always fun. You should see me with my sailplane!
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:43 PM
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I originally had the vans light weight cover and the only thing I didn't like was that it did not come down far enough on the sides to cover both vents. I now have a cover from Flight line Interiors which is a little heavier weight than than vans but not as heavy as Bruces, I've been very happy with it.
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Old 11-12-2008, 05:02 AM
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Default Sew your own

Just wondering if there is a pattern for a 9A cover that I could sew myself. Any person know of one.. would appreciate.Thanks
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Old 11-12-2008, 04:55 PM
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I use Van's lightweight cover on trips away from home. I'm very satisified.
It weighs in around 3.5 lbs.
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Old 11-12-2008, 08:29 PM
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Steve,

I've been extremely happy with my cover from Bruce's. I went with it because of the fit ad the lining material, which was recommended by a number of people who had seen other covers scratch the plexiglass when the wind came up and they moved on the canopy. I figured that for what I put into the canopy, it was worth it to buy a great cover! Yes, t is heavier than the lightweight models, but it definitely stays put in a wind. Folded and in it's bag, it takes up half of the little "L"-shaped part of the forward baggage compartment. Mine lives there with some tools and spare oil when i travel.

Of course, my plane lives in a nice hangar, and is frequently hangared when traveling as well. I use th cover when the plane is going to be on a ramp all day (to keep out the sun and prying eyes), or for overnights when hangars aren't available. But when I need to use it, I want it to stay put, and not do any damage, and the Bruce's cover does both o those things very well.

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