Canopy Latch done
The rotary canopy latch system was installed today. It required the construction of a new main latch hook because I wanted to keep the rotary latch as far away from the instrument panel as possible. I’ll paint it black to match the anodized parts. When the plane is in Calif it can be taken off black anodized there.
After a bit of frustration adjusting the remaining half latching hooks everything is working smoothly now. I temporarily installed the RAM mount (with my iTouch). Almost anything can be installed on this mount (696, iPad, Droid, whatever) since it was glassed into the plane with a large backing plate. All the wires are submerged in the foam so they will not be seen. The LED spot light was also installed to check the clearances. Everything ‘just’ fits as planned.
Two small canopy spacer hardpoints were constructed to control the crush of the canopy on the seals. This prevents over-crushing of the seals thus causing a permanent of the seals. These hardpoints also keep the alignment of the canopy and fuselage from changing when closed. I think every plane should have them, but few do.
Fuselage, LongEZ Upgrade | Nick | 30 April 2010 |
