Newbie Question

fredmoss · #1 01-16-2005, 03:55 AM

Can anyone tell me if the sliding canopy can be opened in flight and, if so, what would be the safest speed to do so?

Thanks

Highflight · #2 01-16-2005, 05:02 AM

That is not recommended, and I do not believe that flight condition has been tested (except for maybe accidentally).
Perhaps you need a Pitts.

Highflight
RV7-A

fredmoss · #3 01-20-2005, 02:15 PM

The reason I raise the issue is -- the Grumman Tiger has a very similar sliding canopy and at certain speeds (Vfe and below) you can open the slider in-flight to enjoy that "open cockpit" experience.

I was just wondering if any had ever tried it on an RV -- or if it is structurally outside the envelope.

While I did consider the Pitts (and even the Hevle Classic -- which is a beautiful two-seat Fly Baby) as kit choices. They weren't suitable to my primary mission of cross-country.