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10-15-2012, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 479
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Storage of Canopy
I finally received my Finishing kit!
Until the time comes where I can install the canopy, I need a place to store it. What has everyone done to temporarily store your untrimmed canopy so that it remains protected and out of the way?
Any clever ideas?
Especially now that the weather is cooling, my paranoia is in full force about the fragility of the plastic, and although I am working on the frame right now, I hate to rush and get careless.
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Rick from Fresno
RV-7A
The art to flying lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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10-15-2012, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: lake charles, La.
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I uncrated everything and then put the canopy back into the original crate and closed it up for about 4 months until I was ready for it.
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rv8 entire airframe at airport now, painting done, intersection and gear upper and lower fairings done, maybe order engine around first of year or before the next rate increase.
"to fly is a privilege that I am so thankful to God for"
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10-15-2012, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Hung from ceiling
I covered the plastic, both sides, then hung it from the ceiling. I hang the wings there when I am not working on them too. That is what the other ropes are for. [IMG]  [/IMG]
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
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10-15-2012, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gunter, TX
Posts: 314
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After I trimmed the canopy and made the big cut, I glued (sikaflex) the canopy to the frame, then put it all back in the original shipping crate for winter storage.
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10-15-2012, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Posts: 3,152
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Mine traditionally lives under the covers IN the spare bed in the spare bedroom!
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CQ Headset by Card Machine Works
CMW E-Lift
RV-9A N4822C flying 2200+hrs. / Cedar Park, TX
RV8 Building - fuselage / showplanes canopy (Done!)
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10-15-2012, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 146
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After uncrating the finishing kit, I took the crate and set it upright on the wall. I made hinged doors and a shelf in it. Stood the canopy on it's "nose" inside and bungeed it to the wall. Makes for a very nice storage cabinet...
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10-15-2012, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South Hamilton, MA
Posts: 521
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Spoilt Canopy
Boy is it going to have a rude awakening when it finally has to sleep in a hangar.
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Originally Posted by scard
Mine traditionally lives under the covers IN the spare bed in the spare bedroom!
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RV-7A
Empenage complete, wings complete, tip-up canopy complete, starting wiring ...
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10-15-2012, 05:30 PM
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fugio ergo sum
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Posts: 1,912
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I know someone who made it her living room coffee table. You have to be careful where you put the coffee though.
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Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
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10-15-2012, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 479
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Originally Posted by n5lp
I know someone who made it her living room coffee table. You have to be careful where you put the coffee though.
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I suppose I could put it on the roof of my shop for the rain season and cover that leak
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Rick from Fresno
RV-7A
The art to flying lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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10-15-2012, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 617
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Not married are ya?
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Mine traditionally lives under the covers IN the spare bed in the spare bedroom!
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RV-9A - N18TD (reserved) - Fuselage.
"My greatest fear: What if the hokey pokey really IS what its all about?" 
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