In the last 2 years, I had problem with the Targa strip (weather strip) at the rear of the tip-Up canopy on my RV-7. It is a fiberglass one. It unglued twice on the right side of the canopy on a length of around 12-14 in. I glued each time with strong epoxy glue. Obviously, my partner in the plane and I were aware of the possible recurrence of this problem and took great care in opening and closing of the canopy.
This morning, at cruising speed, my partner lost the Targa strip. BTW, both corner of the canopy-plexi have broken (around 1in. by 1 in. triangle on one side and 1in. by 3 in. on the other side).
Is there a better way to replace that Targa strip than glueing it on place. We thought to install an aluminum one with glue in center and screw on its ends.
Any suggestions or comments.
Alain (QC)
This morning, at cruising speed, my partner lost the Targa strip. BTW, both corner of the canopy-plexi have broken (around 1in. by 1 in. triangle on one side and 1in. by 3 in. on the other side).
Is there a better way to replace that Targa strip than glueing it on place. We thought to install an aluminum one with glue in center and screw on its ends.
Any suggestions or comments.
Alain (QC)