[Tango Sierra]

Hiya,
I am seeking input from the crew . . . I have been looking at the canopy lock (fits over the slide rail on the fuselage) Van's offers for the RV-8 and just wondered if there are any viable alternatives to the $120 version Van's offers.

Any input is appreciated.
Best,
TS
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[N208ET]

make your own

I bought a lock mechanism from Ace Hardware installed it below my canopy handle. I fabricated a stop for it. Total cost, about 5 bucks. Works great, looks good. This is a pretty popular mod, search some of the builders sites.

Randy

 

[Craig23]

Call Mike Zeller

I used a simple piece of equipment built by an RV builder named Mike Zeller. I think his phone numbers were (812) 305-2568. Here is a picture of the device on my 8. I put it on the left side. I think it cost about $30. The device simply pivots out of the way if you want the canopy to slide all the way back, but catches in the hook to hold the canopy open to just behind the pilot. It works great!

 

[algrajek]

If you are looking for a LOCK, check out the one ROD BOWER offers on his website, here: http://ramairforhomebuilts.com/
If you are looking for a nice slide lock to keep the canopy in an "open" Position, McMaster Carr has some nice spring loaded stops that fir on the canopy rail, here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#spring-loaded-positioners/=5z0s1k

Al Grajek

 

[tomcostanza]

Craig,

Do you use this to hold the canopy while in flight?