I have the canopy sitting for the first time on my fuse as a trial fit. I have already trimmed off the extreme edges of the canopy, back to the tooling markings. I have drawn a line down the centerline, so side to side I can be sure it is positioned properly. My question is this - how do I know how much to trim off in the front vs. the back? I realize I will be doing many on/off fittings, and smaller and smaller trims, but I see no guidance on this.
The plans says the forward edge of the trimmed canopy should reside 1.75in from the front edge of the C-702 skin. Fine - does that mean I trim off 2 inches from the forward edge of the canopy and 4 inches from the back end (for example) or 4 inches from the front and two inches from the back? At some point the canopy has to contact the bow frame, so it seems to me the forward vs aft trimmed amount is critical as it affects the final height of the canopy.
Even if I do this 1/2 inch at a time, I have no idea what I'm shooting for, other than a flush fit on the C-702 skin.
Would someone who has been through this please let me know your approach to this initial, larger trim cut? Many thanks in advance - all input greatly appreciated.
Lars
The plans says the forward edge of the trimmed canopy should reside 1.75in from the front edge of the C-702 skin. Fine - does that mean I trim off 2 inches from the forward edge of the canopy and 4 inches from the back end (for example) or 4 inches from the front and two inches from the back? At some point the canopy has to contact the bow frame, so it seems to me the forward vs aft trimmed amount is critical as it affects the final height of the canopy.
Even if I do this 1/2 inch at a time, I have no idea what I'm shooting for, other than a flush fit on the C-702 skin.
Would someone who has been through this please let me know your approach to this initial, larger trim cut? Many thanks in advance - all input greatly appreciated.
Lars