WingnutWick
Well Known Member
Hello all,
I am looking for a shop or person on the west coast, preferably within one leg from central CA that can replace a canopy on an RV-8. Flying in negative temps the other day I heard two large bangs which needless to say startled me. It took me a while to realize what it was until I spotted two cracks on the aft side of the canopy, one of them spanning all the way to the mid section of the canopy! I have seen the Frankenstein repairs on other canopies but with a crack this size, I just rather replace it.
I am hoping to find someone who will do a good job so this won't happen again. Sounds like using RC fuel tubing or Sikaflex methods work well but I am open to other suggestions, comments, insights.
The previous owner had a similar issue and apparently had insurance fix it! I may look into that depending the cost.
Thank you all!
I am looking for a shop or person on the west coast, preferably within one leg from central CA that can replace a canopy on an RV-8. Flying in negative temps the other day I heard two large bangs which needless to say startled me. It took me a while to realize what it was until I spotted two cracks on the aft side of the canopy, one of them spanning all the way to the mid section of the canopy! I have seen the Frankenstein repairs on other canopies but with a crack this size, I just rather replace it.
I am hoping to find someone who will do a good job so this won't happen again. Sounds like using RC fuel tubing or Sikaflex methods work well but I am open to other suggestions, comments, insights.
The previous owner had a similar issue and apparently had insurance fix it! I may look into that depending the cost.
Thank you all!