On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 5:10:02 PM UTC-7, Steve Leonard wrote:
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 4:30:25 PM UTC-5, Martin Gregorie wrote:


WS extended the top of the fuselage forward to a little in front of the
wing LE. Probably this was as much so he could build decent wing fairings
onto the fuselage as anything, but it also meant that he halved the
length of the canopy. He hinged the new short canopy so it opened back on
top of the extended fuselage top.

Minor correction, Martin. WS did NOT hinge his canopy. It was still a lift off and set on the ground affair. JJ Sinclair modified the fuselage on a 301 Libelle, by completely changing the canopy and making it a two piece affair, more similar to the Kestrel with the front piece fixed, and the rear piece hinged at the back. Both did it to make improved wing root fairings.

I am guessing this is what you are asking about?

http://libelle.bugwiper.com/oyvxx_k.jpg

Steve Leonard

Nice Libelle mod! Weight added is around the C/G. Uses the original latching mechanism? You can probably still open the canopy in flight.
Jim