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07-02-2014, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Port Orchard, WA
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canopy not locked for takeoff
It was hot and I was being baked in the cockpit. I cracked the canopy (slider) open about 1 inch to help the hot air get out while taxiing to the end of the runway. On the takeoff roll at about 50 mph I looked up and saw I had not completely closed or locked the canopy so I aborted the takeoff. Just wondering what the consequences would have been it I had been in the air. I know someone must have done this and what was your experience?
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07-02-2014, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Auburn, WA
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Depends on the aircraft type. In my 9A the canopy would slide back about an inch and lock there. It wouldn't move forward or backward from that 1 inch open position.
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Covington WA
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07-02-2014, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PORT ARANSAS
Posts: 419
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I've wondered this myself. What happens in my -8A if I take off with the canopy unlatched?
How about with it open to the stop? Judging by the way it shakes during runup, I suspect it wouldn't be good.
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07-02-2014, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjhoneck
I've wondered this myself. What happens in my -8A if I take off with the canopy unlatched?
How about with it open to the stop? Judging by the way it shakes during runup, I suspect it wouldn't be good.
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-8 canopy will slide back a couple 1-2" and stay. Don't know how far you have to pull it back before it departs.
I've done it a couple of times in 14 years. Not advisable, but occasionally it happens. Since, I have begun using a quick release t-handle push button pin in the canopy rail at the first stop. Memory aid to lock the canopy and if it ever comes loose, it'll only slide 5-6 inches. Just my thing.
Last edited by Low Pass : 07-02-2014 at 10:35 AM.
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07-02-2014, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,351
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Once I had my tip up canopy partially open and only realized it when I was airborne. It was virtually impossible for us to pull it down to lock it in the air so I slowed down and landed at the nearest airport. No damage was caused by this and since, I have a warning light that illuminates if the locking mechanism of the canopy is not fully engaged.
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07-02-2014, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Winnfield louisiana
Posts: 25
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Rv6 slider canopy
I've done it once on my slider canopy on my Rv6 and on my slider on my 6a and it want move for nothing from were you leave it.. You can't shut it the wind locks it in place.. Even put it on autopilot and me and the passenger tried to push it forward and lock it ..couldn't get it to move. Guess that better than flying back and scaring the :&@- out of you.
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07-02-2014, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,039
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bavafa
Once I had my tip up canopy partially open and only realized it when I was airborne. It was virtually impossible for us to pull it down to lock it in the air so I slowed down and landed at the nearest airport. No damage was caused by this and since, I have a warning light that illuminates if the locking mechanism of the canopy is not fully engaged.
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I've done this once also. I was able to quickly pull back on the stick, entering into a 3-4 G climb. The same time I was able to pull down the canopy and lock it.
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07-02-2014, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Danville, IN (West of Indy)
Posts: 199
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Great Idea
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Originally Posted by Bavafa
... I have a warning light that illuminates if the locking mechanism of the canopy is not fully engaged.
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I will need to figure out how to implement something like this on my 7A.
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Danville, IN
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07-02-2014, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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As part of my Phase 1, I took off with the tip-up canopy open.
On that test flight, I climbed to 3,500' and tried to close it. No joy. So, I slowed the plane down to 60 Kts, deployed the flaps, and was able to close it fairly easily.
One thing to note that I had not prepared for, my test cards were sucked out of the plane.
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07-02-2014, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoilermakerRV
I will need to figure out how to implement something like this on my 7A.
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It is rather easy, I used a limiting switch ( miniature snap action switch) attached to each locking mechanism of the canopy that gets switched when the canopy is in full lock position. The switches are ON normally and connected to the ground and will illuminate the light. Once all of them are in the closed position, the light is off. I am pretty sure I bought the switches from McMaster and here is a quick search for the type of switch.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#micro-switches/=snybph
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