When I place the fwd part of the canopy at the designated mark, the rear of the canopy is about 2-3 inches longer than the rear of the slider bow. I have measured 100 times and the rear bow is .75 inches above the slide cap as required. Even if I cut at the mark Vans provided as a guide, appears 2-3 inches more needs to be trimmed from the rear. Called Vans and they said seems like a lot. They said to first focus on getting the front trimmed before working on the rear. I've done so, but have trimmed about 1/2 beyond their provided mark in the front.
I have not trimmed enough for the windscreen to rest on the front roll bar, as it's still about 1 inch higher, but I am afraid to trim any more before understanding what's going on with the rear. Is my plane shorter than others? Is the canopy in the finish kit longer than usual? I am worrying for no reason?
Any suggestions from you seasoned builders?????