Working on my RV-8 canopy. The only part left to to trim is the aft end. The plans call out to cut the sides of the canopy 5/16 inch below the rivet line. That part is done. There are no specs on the plans for trimming the aft end.
My canopy extends a good 2+ inches beyond the aft end of the canopy frame. I was going to trim it to 5/16 inch from the rivet line, but then I thought I might regret this when the time comes to fit the skirts.
I thought I would check the wisdom of the crowd. What say ye? Any advantage or disadvantage to leaving it long or should I trim it to 5/16 inch from the rivet line and be done with it?
Thanks for your replies.
Mike Draper
RV-8
TMX0360, CS
N468RV
Bridgewater, MA
My canopy extends a good 2+ inches beyond the aft end of the canopy frame. I was going to trim it to 5/16 inch from the rivet line, but then I thought I might regret this when the time comes to fit the skirts.
I thought I would check the wisdom of the crowd. What say ye? Any advantage or disadvantage to leaving it long or should I trim it to 5/16 inch from the rivet line and be done with it?
Thanks for your replies.
Mike Draper
RV-8
TMX0360, CS
N468RV
Bridgewater, MA
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