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06-16-2010, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Thanks newtech!
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06-16-2010, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Originally Posted by Ironflight
...Nothing more embarrassing than getting all ready to go in front of a crowd (at a fly-in), firing up, and then not being able to reach the dang canopy because it is all the way aft.....  |
Gee, Paul ... is that the voice of EXPERIENCE talking? 
Maybe you just need longer arms.
I also have one of Mike's gizmos. Works great.
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Peoria, AZ
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06-16-2010, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
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Originally Posted by N8RV
Gee, Paul ... is that the voice of EXPERIENCE talking? |
I think I still have the shoulder pain to show how hard I tried to reach it too..... 
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Paul F. Dye
Editor at Large - KITPLANES Magazine
RV-8 - N188PD - "Valkyrie"
RV-6 (By Marriage) - N164MS - "Mikey"
RV-3B - N13PL - "Tsamsiyu"
A&P, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor
Dayton Valley Airpark (A34)
http://Ironflight.com
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06-16-2010, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
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Flyboy Accessories has them
Just placed an order yesterday for some things and got them in the mail today (nice being in the same state). I was very impressed with Vince's knowledge and store.
I do know he has these in his store http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/sto...roducts_id=277 I am installing one on my 8 (got it directly from Mike many years ago at Oshkosh). Everybody I have chatted with likes them. Dave |
06-17-2010, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DAYTON,NV.
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AN3 Bolt size
It's obvious by looking at the photo's you have to step up the length of the bolt to accomidate for the thicker install, delrin, washer,....
What size is everyone using so I can place it on the next order to Spruce or is this specified in the instruction provided?
TIA,
Bruce
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06-17-2010, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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We've got the Zeller latch as DB8 pointed out.
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/sto...roducts_id=277
You can still get them from Mike Zeller, who lives very near to us, but he can be hard to catch as he travels quite a bit.
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06-18-2010, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by tomcostanza
Is the purpose of this to latch the canopy while flying with it partially open?
NOPE! (you must be a Grumman Yankee pilot! )
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I beg your pardon! Grumman TIGER pilot...alas, by invitation only.
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06-18-2010, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
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Originally Posted by tomcostanza
I beg your pardon! Grumman TIGER pilot....
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Ahhh...the "Family Truckster"! 
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Paul F. Dye
Editor at Large - KITPLANES Magazine
RV-8 - N188PD - "Valkyrie"
RV-6 (By Marriage) - N164MS - "Mikey"
RV-3B - N13PL - "Tsamsiyu"
A&P, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor
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06-18-2010, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atlanta NW suburb
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Here's another option...
I went with the rod bower latch... It's a little more expensive, but it's a clean looking aternative. http://www.ramairforhomebuilts.com/rvtaxilatch.html |
06-25-2010, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mojave
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvpilot
I just had a request for the name of the supplier of my canopy latch. Thought I'd post it here as others may have an interest also.
Canopy going back!
Past latch block, canopy going back forward!
The latch now shown in the hold or locked position. To release you simply slide the canopy slightly forward until the cam clears the latch block, then slide to the rear. Very simple, one hand operation.
The fellow making these latches is Mike Zeller, 812/305-2568. They are $30.00. Give him a call, he sends the latch, you then send a check. |
So I'm guessing that in order for the cam to catch the hook, yet move out of the way when it is "doing its thing", the cam must default to the 6:00 o'clock position (pointed down)... Does it do this with gravity, or is it spring loaded?
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WARNING! Incorrect design and/or fabrication of aircraft and/or components may result in injury or death. Information presented in this post is based on my own experience - Reader has sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for use.
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