[burgundyja]

Has anyone ever tried removing the canopy? Are there any wierd issues? What speeds did you get? I have a 8a. I am thinking of a jumper out of my aircraft. Maybe toilet. Paper drop.

 

[Mel]

Personally, I wouldn't advise it. You will be a "test pilot" for sure.

On consideration about jumping from the airplane in flight, check your operating limitations. Paragraph (20) should state: "This aircraft must not be used for glider towing, banner towing, or intentional parachute jumping."

 

[panhandler1956]

been done

There's a picture floating around of a guy in TX that did it on a straight -8. I have no idea if he kept it slow or how it handled.

 

[loopfuzz]

On consideration about jumping from the airplane in flight, check your operating limitations. Paragraph (20) should state: "This aircraft must not be used for glider towing, banner towing, or intentional parachute jumping."

Is there a digital copy of this operating limitations?

 

[panhandler1956]

Is there a digital copy of this operating limitations?

Send me your email address and I'll email you mine.

 

[Mel]

Is there a digital copy of this operating limitations?

They are in your airplane. Otherwise it would not have a valid airworthiness certificate.

 

[RV-3Bravo]

Here's the thread you specified. Don't try to PM the original poster of this thread. He passed in an accident 4 years ago.

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=41365

 

[Low Pass]

As you can see in the link attached, it's been done on the -8. Joe Waltz in Conroe (pictured). Said it flew fine. Ok for the guy in front. Very windy in back. Been posted here before, somewhere.

 

[flyingriki]

Mike Melvill decided to take a spin in his Long EZ while the canopy was off and he was building a rollover structure.
Said later "never again"......

 

[loopfuzz]

They are in your airplane. Otherwise it would not have a valid airworthiness certificate.

Right. I'm not in my airplane when I'm on online. I'd like to have a extra copy assuming we all have the same.

 

[davidkarlsberg]

I know someone who flew an rv-4 with no canopy. He kept the speeds low and had no problems, except it was loud and windy. He's probably reading this so maybe he will tell the story.