I just purchased my first ever RV-10. N10YS. Took ownership of her yesterday.
I was advised by the seller in regards to the gull doors, that people have fashioned safety systems for their gull door in that if a gust of wind should grab the door that the "safety stop" will prevent the door from being hyper-extended and damaged at the hinges (or worse).
My wife is neither a pilot nor mechanic. I see this as an eventuality with her throwing the door open after a flight and being ripped off by a gust of wind. I'd like to prevent this in any way that I can.
I am envisioning something like a safety strap fashioned out of a ratchet strap webbing and anchored in the cabin and to some optimal point on the door.
Open for advice!
Thanks in advance,
Mike
I was advised by the seller in regards to the gull doors, that people have fashioned safety systems for their gull door in that if a gust of wind should grab the door that the "safety stop" will prevent the door from being hyper-extended and damaged at the hinges (or worse).
My wife is neither a pilot nor mechanic. I see this as an eventuality with her throwing the door open after a flight and being ripped off by a gust of wind. I'd like to prevent this in any way that I can.
I am envisioning something like a safety strap fashioned out of a ratchet strap webbing and anchored in the cabin and to some optimal point on the door.
Open for advice!
Thanks in advance,
Mike