Sliding window mod?!

[bjdecker]

So, here I am -- feeling under the weather and watching airplane-pr0n on ewetube and I caught a glimpse of an interesting mod. See pic. Anyone know the details - who, where, how much? For reference, this was a swiss registered RV-7.

Cheers!

 

[RV8JD]

Those mecaplex sliding windows are used on sailplanes.

Mecaplex Window

Mecaplex Sliding Side Window Available With or Without Ventilation Scoop

wingsandwheels.com

And the guide rails:

Mecaplex Guide Rail

Mecaplex Guide Rail Purchase Both 12 & 13 Save US$12.00!

wingsandwheels.com

 

[Kyle Boatright]

Tony Bingelis damaged the bubble on one of his RV’s (or maybe the Emeraude or Falco he built) and wrote an article in sport aviation about installing a small window to replace the damaged area. Might want to search the Sport Aviation archives.

 

[dmat]

I love that idea! Reminds me of my first Piper warrior

 

[BH1166]

Tony Bingelis damaged the bubble on one of his RV’s (or maybe the Emeraude or Falco he built) and wrote an article in sport aviation about installing a small window to replace the damaged area. Might want to search the Sport Aviation archives.

I own Tony Bengelis’ RV6A, Air Worthiness 1992 with a window in canopy. If you want some pictures, dimensions let me know. I‘ve never used since its a slider, but works, and has never been an issue in flight ( never been in hard rain).

 

[Tooch]

I wonder if that would work on an RV-10?

 

[rocketman1988]

I wonder if that would work on an RV-10?

Not sure why you’d want to; the flow from the front vents while the engine is running is likely more than you’d get with that window. If you want to be cool, you’d really need to look at air conditioning.