Stockmanreef
Well Known Member
I have not put in the canopy release handle in my RV-14 yet. I would like to have the handle there, but I don't like the idea of a handle that someone could pull in while the plane is in the air--kid or something. I know that I would have to be completely not paying attention but....
I was wondering if anyone has done the following.
Install the canopy release mechanism minus the handle. cut the tube flush with the panel and then use a quick release pin when you want to have the ability to pull the canopy hinges. For the rv-14, the tube that has the handle connected to it has an ID in 1/4" and the pins below are 1/4" OD. It seems reasonable that the quick release pin could be slid into it when need. Then drill holes on the side tube where the quick release would set. Then make another place for the quick release pin somewhere else in the cockpit when not in use. Also with the tube cut flush with the panel, you would know that the hinge pins in place.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/cata...DEnemfsRC02jcxZS2IjSg1RRlr75TkFAaAtgwEALw_wcB
Does this make sense? Is this a bad/crazy idea?
thanks
I was wondering if anyone has done the following.
Install the canopy release mechanism minus the handle. cut the tube flush with the panel and then use a quick release pin when you want to have the ability to pull the canopy hinges. For the rv-14, the tube that has the handle connected to it has an ID in 1/4" and the pins below are 1/4" OD. It seems reasonable that the quick release pin could be slid into it when need. Then drill holes on the side tube where the quick release would set. Then make another place for the quick release pin somewhere else in the cockpit when not in use. Also with the tube cut flush with the panel, you would know that the hinge pins in place.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/cata...DEnemfsRC02jcxZS2IjSg1RRlr75TkFAaAtgwEALw_wcB
Does this make sense? Is this a bad/crazy idea?
thanks