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Old 03-17-2018, 10:30 PM
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I am pretty sure mine is a Bruce?s cover and I?m very happy with it, I know the club planes I fly have Bruce?s covers too and they are really nice covers.
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Old 03-18-2018, 01:06 PM
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Default Abbey?s cover

I?m fortunate because when I bought my 7 a Flightline cover came with. Fits well, holds up well and is light weight. Only use it traveling since my RV7A is normally hangared.
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Old 03-18-2018, 05:28 PM
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Have been thru a few, first Van's then Abby's, Abby's lasted quite a while but finally wore out, have had the light weight Bruce's for about a year now, really like it compared to the others but it does come at a bit of a weight/size penalty.
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Old 06-05-2018, 10:53 AM
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My question is whether any of these covers can scratch the canopy. Abbys cover is lined with a nylon ripstop type material, with exposed seams. Bruce's is lined with a microfiber. Has anyone had an experience with canopy scratching, caused by their cover? Thank you!

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Old 06-05-2018, 11:02 AM
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Got mine from Van's light weight and great for traveling.
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Old 06-05-2018, 01:55 PM
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I had a Bruce's Custom Cover for my RV-8 many years ago and it was a fantastic product. I'll be ordering a cover from him for my RV-14A at the appropriate time.
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Old 06-07-2018, 12:41 PM
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Default canopy scratches

I have a nice fitting cover that is ripstop nylon. It is not Abby's. It works great as a hangar cover, but I have had some problems when the plane stays covered for several days while on the road. Most notably while in Moab with 2 days of pretty significant wind and off course blowing sand. Fine grit gets under it and leaves the canopy a bit milky. Easily polished out. The areas with seams are more noticeable.
It seems that no matter what is under the canopy, dirt and grit will make its way under and any movement would cause scratching. The cover is tightly secured. Considering using mylar bubble wrap type sunshades inside instead.
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Old 06-07-2018, 01:43 PM
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Weather Max from Mac’s Airplane Covers, LLC. Fully lined for RV canopies. It's not listed on their website but you can ask for it. Very light.

Cost was $264.95 plus s/h $18.85 about a year ago. They offer others for more but the full liner is an extra $100.
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Old 06-07-2018, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GigAir View Post
My question is whether any of these covers can scratch the canopy. Abbys cover is lined with a nylon ripstop type material, with exposed seams. Bruce's is lined with a microfiber. Has anyone had an experience with canopy scratching, caused by their cover? Thank you!

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I've heard the same thing from an FBO in southern AZ. They don't recommend leaving the canopy cover on if there's blowing wind and sand...which is pretty often. Might be better for non-desert locations.
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Old 06-09-2018, 11:29 AM
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Anybody got a tip with regard to Bruce's standard vs light weight cover? Especially for an RV-10.

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