Paul Eastham
Well Known Member
Hi,
With regards to the center canopy handle -- the one that mounts at the top center of the canopy frame:
Is it intended to be a primary locking mechanism for the canopy in flight? The way I have it set up right now, it spins freely when the canopy is closed. It doesn't press against the roll bar like the manual implies it should. I wouldn't trust it to stay in the "locked" position on it's own -- I assumed the two side latch fingers would be sufficient to keep the canopy closed.
Do you guys use that center handle for locking anyway, or do you trust the side latches?
With regards to the center canopy handle -- the one that mounts at the top center of the canopy frame:
Is it intended to be a primary locking mechanism for the canopy in flight? The way I have it set up right now, it spins freely when the canopy is closed. It doesn't press against the roll bar like the manual implies it should. I wouldn't trust it to stay in the "locked" position on it's own -- I assumed the two side latch fingers would be sufficient to keep the canopy closed.
Do you guys use that center handle for locking anyway, or do you trust the side latches?