TCONROY
Well Known Member
For those of you with the tip-up canopy, did you cut the 1/4" wide slots in the F-771 top forward skin? I'm close to riveting that skin down and now would be a good time to cut the slots if I *need* them. I move the release latch to a vertical orientation like many others on here have done. With the tip-up struts installed, is jettisoning the canopy an unrealistic option? If I don't cut the slots in the forward skin, I would think the canopy could still be lifted slightly and moved aft so the hinge ears slide aft to depart the airplane.