Canopy

[mike newall]

I know the rules are different in the States, however, has anyone given any thought to gluing an RV12 canopy on as we do on the 7/8/9 etc ?

I am about to order a couple of 12's for a build project and still shudder at the thought of drilling holes

 

[JBPILOT]

Drilling holes - -

Use a 'Plexi' bit for first hole, then a step drill for ANY enlarging. You will have no problems. Go slow with step drill. Wrap masking tape on step where you want to stop enlarging. Try this on a piece of scrap. You will find it works VERY well if you follow the above.

 

[mike newall]

I have glued canopies on a 7 and an 8 - much, much better all round. I don't have an issue with the drilled mounting but feel that Sika may be a slicker method.

I understand the issues with drifting from standard, but am guessing that some 12's will already be EAB.

 

[Mich48041]

Sika makes more than 70 products. Which one do you recommend?

 

[mike newall]

The one normally used is 295UV plus appropriate primer. It is specifically for plexiglass.

 

[waterboy2110]

Drilled the forward and aft holes today. I've taken my time on this part but at some point you jump in and get it done. Wasn't too big a deal and of course you get better as you progress.