Dumb Ozzie

[rockwoodrv9]

Wires used for T-Bar Ceilings are very stiff and would be the wire to use. You should be able to get them from HD or any T-Bar supplier. If not, next time you go into your office or other building, bring a ladder and a pair of wire cutters.

[SMO]

Piano wire can be purchased in long lengths at hobby stores (at least here in Canada). Very stiff, difficult to bend though once bent the bends stay in place.

[PIN 37]

Thanks for all the replys and inspiration. I started by using piano wire, actually the wire from the horizontal joint of the cowling. fortunately it had not been trimmed to length yet. I put a small hook on the end and fed it through the naca vent on the co-pilot side. while trying to do that I looked across an saw the slit where the handle goes on the pilot side. so I fed the wire in the handle slot and with a mate on the other side guiding me, I hooked onto the finger that holds the canopy down. I just pulled and she opened up. In the end it was really simple and quick with absolutely no damage, not even a scratch. Thanks again for the advice.

[RV10inOz]

And now RV tip up theft will be rampant in Oz