Not too long ago there were pictures of a Kestrel 17 on Hansjorg Streifeneders web pages with a single piece forward hinged canopy modifcation ....this glider was being offered for sale but I think the ad said "Streifeneder" modification to canopy.
noted on their website: http://www.streifly.de/segelflugzeug-service-e.htm
You have some fancy ideas for modifying your aircraft? Please tell us. Actually there is not much we are not able to put into practice. Some of our works we ·
a.. a continous long canopy for Kestrel ·
b.. an elongated front canopy for ASH 25 ·
c.. a long one-piece canopy for ASH 25 ·
d.. an elongated forward hinged canopy for Discus ·
e.. seat cushion and sidewall panels in genuine leather, seat heating ·
f.. and much more...
try asking him, his website is http://www.streifly.de/home-e.htm
tim
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"Bruce" wrote in message ...
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