650 canopy - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T12:03:10Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/650-canopy?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A368834&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat I'd like to know is appr…tag:zenith.aero,2014-07-20:2606393:Comment:3688342014-07-20T12:21:03.143ZBrian A Manlovehttps://zenith.aero/profile/BrianAManlove
What I'd like to know is approximately how high above the longerons the hoop is, in a finished installation. This would give me a better understanding of what is going on.
What I'd like to know is approximately how high above the longerons the hoop is, in a finished installation. This would give me a better understanding of what is going on. Yes Dan, the builder's photo…tag:zenith.aero,2014-07-20:2606393:Comment:3688312014-07-20T12:05:23.714ZBrian A Manlovehttps://zenith.aero/profile/BrianAManlove
Yes Dan, the builder's photo guide shows that the hoops are trimmed to fit, and my rear hoop had about 3" trimmed off each side in order to sit in the roll-bar flange, with the hoop at the correct angle (straight line with the seat back). The problem is that the canopy will not sit low enough. When it is touching the rear hoop, it is still 2" above the rear top skin, and the sides are not at or below the side rails.
Yes Dan, the builder's photo guide shows that the hoops are trimmed to fit, and my rear hoop had about 3" trimmed off each side in order to sit in the roll-bar flange, with the hoop at the correct angle (straight line with the seat back). The problem is that the canopy will not sit low enough. When it is touching the rear hoop, it is still 2" above the rear top skin, and the sides are not at or below the side rails. Brian, this may or may not ap…tag:zenith.aero,2014-07-20:2606393:Comment:3687292014-07-20T03:01:46.786ZDan Dempseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanDempsey
<p>Brian, this may or may not apply (I'm a 601 plans builder) but I think the hoops are meant to be a little long, then trimmed because while it's easy enough to trim a little off, it's awfully hard to make them get longer to make up for variations in the plexi.</p>
<p>Brian, this may or may not apply (I'm a 601 plans builder) but I think the hoops are meant to be a little long, then trimmed because while it's easy enough to trim a little off, it's awfully hard to make them get longer to make up for variations in the plexi.</p>