Leonard_Smith_nz
Active Member
All,
The Civil Aviation Authority (New Zealand body) inspected my aircraft yesterday. The gentleman commented on the inability to open the tip-up from the outside (e.g. in an emergency) due to the swivel handle that locks itself under the roll bar.
I can't say that I've given this much consideration up 'till this point. Safety issues aside, there's still the concern that one could close the canopy, walk away from the aircraft and the handle may inadvertently turn by itself (e.g. if it's a little loose) and I'm stuck not being able to get into my own aircraft.
How are other dealing with this issue?
Leonard
ZK-VRV (RV6 in New Zealand)
The Civil Aviation Authority (New Zealand body) inspected my aircraft yesterday. The gentleman commented on the inability to open the tip-up from the outside (e.g. in an emergency) due to the swivel handle that locks itself under the roll bar.
I can't say that I've given this much consideration up 'till this point. Safety issues aside, there's still the concern that one could close the canopy, walk away from the aircraft and the handle may inadvertently turn by itself (e.g. if it's a little loose) and I'm stuck not being able to get into my own aircraft.
How are other dealing with this issue?
Leonard
ZK-VRV (RV6 in New Zealand)