![]() ![]() This cut-out position also gives a 10+ inch buffer behind my inflight open canopy position. I place the cut-out before the shoulder because of “cool-guy arm” position would dictate canopy locked into position behind shoulder. This was determined for me personally using seat back rest and leading edge of my shoulders. Approximately 15 inches and extending to 18 inches behind the front canopy bow. I plan on cutting out 3 inches (3x roller diameter) of the roller track’s upper cap. I won’t make excuses, I want to look cool! With that in mind I made sure these two factors were retained. I want to be able to open the canopy 3-4 inches in flight (Florida heat) and taxi with the “Cool-guy arm on the rail”. RV-8/8A factor: The “cool” things about the RV8 canopy system. My desire was to have something quick and natural, something you do every time you exit the aircraft. I’ve spent some time trying to figure out a simple (USMC style) solution to this problem. (upward should be natural in this situation) rotate canopy handle for disengage of latching mechanismĢ. * I separated the find and pull steps to illustrate the time and effort of performing this task under tumbling situations.ġ. PUSH UP and BACK with everything YOU GOT! Rotate canopy handle for disengage of latching mechanism.Ħ. Pins engaged causes a problem in my mind for VERY rapid jettison and exit. I’m sure it’s fine and I don’t question others for doing it. I’m not comfortable flying with the pins out. Some have suggested both pulling the pins in emergency situations and also flying with the pins completely out (downward and forward air pressure on the canopy). not good.įrom what I’ve read, most guys put quick-disconnect pins where bolts normally go for connecting the rollers and canopy bow. The thought of a ditch at sea while your passenger is sitting back there, most likely still cocooned under the canopy. This is a possible concern, however for me ditching in water situations is also a possibility. I’ve read at great lengths regarding the 8’s canopy and getting out in flight while tumbling around. My mission profile is 1000ft down the beach enjoying the view, aerobatics and occasional flights with the wife down in the Bahamas’ island chain. ![]() No one ever wants to ditch a canopy… but it might be useful to do so in certain situations. ![]()
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