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DIY Canopy Cover?

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TXFlyGuy

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After reading the thread on canopy covers, and the protection they afford, is there a good DIY version available? Something that would not cost $400 and up, like my friend paid for his?

Our plane is hangared all the time, but will be tied down on the ramp during those long x-country trips we will make several times a year.

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Flightline Interiors

I just bought one for my 7 from Flightline Interiors for half that cost. I figured that by the time I sourced the material, made a pattern, and found someone to sew it, I'd be way ahead by just buying it. Abby makes a great product!
 
upperdeck said:
I just bought one for my 7 from Flightline Interiors for half that cost. I figured that by the time I sourced the material, made a pattern, and found someone to sew it, I'd be way ahead by just buying it. Abby makes a great product!
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Second that. The cover is lightweight and easy to fold up and store.
 
None that I know of. I made my own heavy weight cover for the 6, as it was outside for a few months until I got my hanger. It is doable, but it takes a while to produce the patterns with scrim. Mine fits like a glove with no movement in wind and had a nice microfiber interior.

Larry
 
lr172 said:
None that I know of. I made my own heavy weight cover for the 6, as it was outside for a few months until I got my hanger. It is doable, but it takes a while to produce the patterns with scrim. Mine fits like a glove with no movement in wind and had a nice microfiber interior.

Larry
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Thanks for the info. We have found two companies so far that will "custom make" one for us. They would need a pattern to start. It was requested that we mail them a current cover, so they could copy it. The cost would approach $300.

Two calls made this morning to Flightline Interiors. No one home. Message left on the answering machine. No response yet.
 
I think the light weight covers from Van's are perfectly acceptable for parking a plane on the ramp for a few days. Its keeps the rain and sun out, which is exactly what it's for. They also dont weight much or take up much space.
 
Walmart car cover about 30-40 bucks. Lay it over your canopy and trim, hem, pleat as required. A few eyelets. Your choice of straps (rope). Material breathe and is water resistant, and very lightweight.
 
ericv said:
Walmart car cover about 30-40 bucks. Lay it over your canopy and trim, hem, pleat as required. A few eyelets. Your choice of straps (rope). Material breathe and is water resistant, and very lightweight.
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Now here is an idea that I (and my wife) can relate to.
 
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