Bruce

I'm almost certain that I have seen at least one 17 meter Kestrel with
an aft hinged canopy. I don't know if this was a factory (Glasflugel)
canopy or an owner modification. Perhaps this could be adapted to
accommodate the 19 meter canopy as well.

Paul
ZZ















Bruce wrote:
OK

Anyone out there with experience in converting the T59D / 401 Kestrel
canopy from the awful removable thing with a hoop exactly where you want
to watch the tug, to a single piece.

Apparently there is an approved mod using a DG200 canopy.

Second question is - would there be anyone with such a canopy /frame
assembly for sale. As I understand it you need the entire DG hinge and
pedestal part too.

FWIW - I am considering modifying a Mark 2 Slingsby T59D Kestrel 19m -
though to the best of my knowledge the canopy and cockpit is identical
on the various Kestrels.

Any advice gladly received.

Cheers
Bruce