RV-8 Sliding canopy automatic latches available now

vfrazier · #1 04-20-2012, 10:21 PM

We have been out of the RV-8 sliding canopy automatic latches for several weeks. We have them in stock now.

RV-8 canopy latch

Master Designs · #2 01-06-2014, 05:37 PM

How successful does this work on a -6 or -7 slider, or does it only work on an -8?

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Originally Posted by vfrazier

We have been out of the RV-8 sliding canopy automatic latches for several weeks. We have them in stock now.

RV-8 canopy latch

Squeak · #3 01-06-2014, 06:55 PM

I have the Mike Zeller Latch in my RV8A and use it about every flight. Also installed the secondary stop to provide a taxi ventilation position for the canopy that I use more than the one behind the pilot's seat. Usually have someone riding in backseat. Do not see why this would not work in a side-by-side for ventilation position..

N804RV · #4 01-06-2014, 07:22 PM

Couldn't view Bob Ellis' youtube video showing the latch operation (the one referred to on the flyboy site). But, I found Matt Dralle's

http://youtu.be/f0BSlcYxU4M

Cool! I'll be getting one!

Gash · #5 01-06-2014, 07:23 PM

I love this thing. I finally installed one, and can't believe I went this long without it. Vince has a list of hardware on the webpage that you'll need--be sure you have it in the hangar, or order the few small items from Spruce (you'll need everything in Vince's list).