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Old August 8th 05, 04:02 AM
Bob Caldwell
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Default Sealing an ASW 28 canopy

After seeing the thread about the PIK canopies I wanted
to ask if anyone had taken any extra ordinary steps
to seal an ASW canopy. To date all I have done is
to put some sticky back foam at the front near the
demist vent. It is pretty good but I suspect it can
be better. I have heard that it helps to run the same
foam all way around the fuse in the depression along
the canopy opening. Thoughts????

Bob


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Old August 8th 05, 05:41 AM
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The Schleicher canopy fits tightly with a convoluted type interface. Before
adding any weather-strip or seal, try this experiment to see if there's any
room to do so.

Take very small bits of modeling clay (plasticene) and place them on the
sealing surfaces. Close and then re-open the canopy to test the clearance.

On my 26e, there's no room at all for any weather-strip. In fact, the little
bits of clay used in the above test lifted the canopy ever so slightly above
the fuselage at the forward lip.

all the best,

bumper
"Bob Caldwell" wrote in message
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After seeing the thread about the PIK canopies I wanted
to ask if anyone had taken any extra ordinary steps
to seal an ASW canopy. To date all I have done is
to put some sticky back foam at the front near the
demist vent. It is pretty good but I suspect it can
be better. I have heard that it helps to run the same
foam all way around the fuse in the depression along
the canopy opening. Thoughts????

Bob




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Old August 8th 05, 02:59 PM
John Sinclair
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I have had success in finding the tight spots in my
canopy/ fuselage fit by placing a strip of paper in
the seal area and then closing the canopy. Free sliding
paper = OK, dragging paper = tight spot. I sand down
the tight spots then put 3/16 X 3/8th open cell foan
all the way around. Good for a season or two, but the
shearing action at front and rear will eventually destroy
it and so you get to do it again.
JJ

At 05:48 08 August 2005, Bumper wrote:
The Schleicher canopy fits tightly with a convoluted
type interface. Before
adding any weather-strip or seal, try this experiment
to see if there's any
room to do so.

Take very small bits of modeling clay (plasticene)
and place them on the
sealing surfaces. Close and then re-open the canopy
to test the clearance.

On my 26e, there's no room at all for any weather-strip.
In fact, the little
bits of clay used in the above test lifted the canopy
ever so slightly above
the fuselage at the forward lip.

all the best,

bumper
'Bob Caldwell' wrote in message
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After seeing the thread about the PIK canopies I wanted
to ask if anyone had taken any extra ordinary steps
to seal an ASW canopy. To date all I have done is
to put some sticky back foam at the front near the
demist vent. It is pretty good but I suspect it can
be better. I have heard that it helps to run the
same
foam all way around the fuse in the depression along
the canopy opening. Thoughts????

Bob








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Old August 8th 05, 07:12 PM
Udo Rumpf
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Based on my experience, a negative pressure inside the cockpit will do the
trick.
This is base on having built two gliders and own an ASW24.
Providing the perimeter fit of the canopy is good, no edges of the
canopy frame are sticking out that is all that would be needed.
Case in point. When I picked up my ASW24 the canopy frame was covered
with foam tape and the front and rear edges were raise. I removed the
material made sure the canopy frame got back it's original fit.
Then I improved the exit ventilation at the tail. The Cockpit is now quite,
plus I stay cooler, due to better ventilation flow
Regards
Udo




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Old August 8th 05, 08:50 PM
Eric Greenwell
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Bob Caldwell wrote:
After seeing the thread about the PIK canopies I wanted
to ask if anyone had taken any extra ordinary steps
to seal an ASW canopy. To date all I have done is
to put some sticky back foam at the front near the
demist vent. It is pretty good but I suspect it can
be better. I have heard that it helps to run the same
foam all way around the fuse in the depression along
the canopy opening. Thoughts????


Do you have a specific problem you are trying to cure, such as a whistle
from the back edge or cold air leaking in right at the front? Those are
places where my ASH 26 E has problems, generally only in winter flying.

The rear is easily solved by putting about 2 feet of thin open cell foam
weather-stripping on the canopy frame, usually renewing it in the Fall.

The front is much more difficult, due to the shearing action during
closing and canopy shrinkage in the winter. Most of the cold air on my
glider actually comes in the front vent, which is not fully sealed by
the vent flap. Taping over about 50% of the vent area and putting some
soft foam on the flapper valve to seal against the remaining area makes
a big difference. Again, I do this each Fall, removing the tape in the
late spring.

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Old August 9th 05, 06:30 AM
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Udo,

Can you provide details of what you did to improve exhaust ventilation at
the tail?

thanks,

bumper
"Udo Rumpf" wrote in message
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Based on my experience, a negative pressure inside the cockpit will do
the
trick.
This is base on having built two gliders and own an ASW24.
Providing the perimeter fit of the canopy is good, no edges of the
canopy frame are sticking out that is all that would be needed.
Case in point. When I picked up my ASW24 the canopy frame was covered
with foam tape and the front and rear edges were raise. I removed the
material made sure the canopy frame got back it's original fit.
Then I improved the exit ventilation at the tail. The Cockpit is now
quite,
plus I stay cooler, due to better ventilation flow
Regards
Udo






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Old August 9th 05, 02:54 PM
Udo Rumpf
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Bumper,
When I discovered no air was getting out through any of the tail assembly
in my 24, I simply made a 11/2" hole over the drain hole in the tail wheel
fender. Ahead of the fender is a bulk head that has a nice large opening.
The standard tail wheel leaves enough
clearance around the fender frame to allow air to be sucked out.
The only disadvantage would be if you land in a muddy field.
That is a trade off I am willing to make.
Regards
Udo




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Old August 9th 05, 03:08 PM
bumper
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Udo,

Interesting, I'll have a look at my ASH26E.

Might it also be possible to include a check-valve sort of flap that would
allow exhaust but would prevent dirt from the tailwheel from entering the
tail boom?

bumper

"Udo Rumpf" wrote in message
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Bumper,
When I discovered no air was getting out through any of the tail assembly
in my 24, I simply made a 11/2" hole over the drain hole in the tail
wheel
fender. Ahead of the fender is a bulk head that has a nice large opening.
The standard tail wheel leaves enough
clearance around the fender frame to allow air to be sucked out.
The only disadvantage would be if you land in a muddy field.
That is a trade off I am willing to make.
Regards
Udo






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Old August 9th 05, 03:33 PM
Eric Greenwell
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Udo Rumpf wrote:
Bumper,
When I discovered no air was getting out through any of the tail assembly
in my 24, I simply made a 11/2" hole over the drain hole in the tail wheel
fender. Ahead of the fender is a bulk head that has a nice large opening.
The standard tail wheel leaves enough
clearance around the fender frame to allow air to be sucked out.
The only disadvantage would be if you land in a muddy field.
That is a trade off I am willing to make.


Wasn't air able to exit through the rudder horn and cable openings?


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Old August 9th 05, 04:28 PM
Udo Rumpf
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Wasn't air able to exit through the rudder horn and cable openings?

Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA


It appears the opening is plugged by excess assembly epoxy.


Udo
 




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