I gave up putting them on the passengers side, too many mistakes by those who didn't understand the proper way to open and close. Better damage control.
I gave up putting them on the passengers side, too many mistakes by those who didn't understand the proper way to open and close. Better damage control.
Too funny. I didn't install a handle on the "passenger" side either. I haven't entered or flown from the left side in five years. I kick myself for having to walk around to the other side to open the canopy at least once per week.
Yeah, know what you mean. I had them installed on both sides before noticing the instructions said pilot side only. I did hardcoat anodize them instead of paint since I figured they were a hard usage item.
Well here's my rendition of the canopy handle, pilot's side only. It is a pain to have walk around to the pilot's side to open the canopy while I'm building,
but one day I think I'll be glad I installed only the pilot's side.
Too funny. I didn't install a handle on the "passenger" side either. I haven't entered or flown from the left side in five years. I kick myself for having to walk around to the other side to open the canopy at least once per week.
Exactly my reason for having them on both sides. I open the canopy about 40% of the time from the passenger side to check this or that inside, load gear etc.
Couldn't agree more Rick! I often look at mine and wish I had gone ahead and put a little more imagination into my effort. Could have been made to at least look a little more fun anyway. Now that it's painted.....
I did not put any handle on at all. I place my palm against the canopy and have been easily able to lift it with the friction between my palm and the canopy for the past 7 years. I would probably hurt myself if I had a handle to hit on the way up.
