What to do if the canopy opens during flight ?

Peter Dohm wrote:

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Vaughn Simon wrote:


The canopy on a Grumman does what a canopy is supposed to do and slides
back.

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Jim Pennino

I agree completely!

Personally, as a builder, I would be inclined to add a couple of hand grips
in the glareshield and a ridge across the floor about a foot ahead of the
seat, to make it easier to heave myself up and out; but that does not
detract in any way from the basic concept that the canopy of a small GA
aircraft should slide back as its means of opening.

On the Grummans, there is a metal bow for the seal and latching
mechanism that works fine for a hand hold.

The seat cushions flip up with your toes so you step in onto the
seat pan, then the floor and sit down. It is a lot easier than it
sounds.

See:

http://mail.specsol.com/~jimp/tiger.jpg


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Jim Pennino

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