[sglynn]

What do you do to cover up the slots where the tip up canopy hinges are in the top forward skin? Tape? Glue on a piece of aluminum? Nothing?
Thanks

 

[Mel]

3M tape. This is the tape that glider pilots use to cover wing root connections.
My -6 is painted Matterhorn White (Very common color), and it matched perfectly.
The tape is expensive but a roll will last a lifetime. I have to replace it about every 5 years.

 

[az_gila]

3M tape. This is the tape that glider pilots use to cover wing root connections.
My -6 is painted Matterhorn White (Very common color), and it matched perfectly.
The tape is expensive but a roll will last a lifetime. I have to replace it about every 5 years.

If you want a 3M part number, use #471 tape.... makes it easier to buy...

 

[sahrens]

RV Plastic parts

Steve Melton, a member on VAF, sells a removable cover for the RV-14. I don't know if it will fit a RV-7 but you could ask him

https://www.rvplasticparts.com/product-page/rv14-canopy-hinge-cover

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=147771&page=80

 

[sglynn]

3M Tape for top fwd skin hinge slots

Thanks I'll buy some 3M tape for now.
truly appreciated.

 

[robertahegy]

I did not slot that part because I did not want to eject the canopy. I did install the release mechanism to make removing the canopy for maintenance easier. If you do not want the canopy ejection in flight feature, don't slot the skin.

Roberta