Anybody use these? I ordered a couple for flying home toward the sun in the afternoon.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/sunguardsmall.php
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/sunguardsmall.php
Omg! Thx for pointing that out!! That'd suck to mess up the glass.I planned to try some, and stuck one under the canopy for a few minutes in the sun. The area where it was, got SOOOO hot, I immediately took it off, afraid the canopy would crack.
Apparently, this is not a huge concern, but do be aware that the heat energy is no longer going THRU, it's stopping AT the shade, and has to dissipate somewhere.
I printed a 50% screen ( dot pattern) on some cling vinyl, hoping to get some shade, without as much temp gain, and still be able to see through it.
Frankly, you can, but would never spot traffic, unless it was, um, really close!
I should have stated that I just wanted to use these when it was sitting outside in the sun which is only when I am on a trip if I do not cover it with the piper 140 cover I use which works very well
ordering this Monday. Thx for pointing out!I found I didn't want or have room for my heavy Bruce's cover either, so for trips, I broke down and spent $180 on the lightweight nylon? fly cover from Van's...there are others too.
http://vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/sto...35-132-609&browse=gifts&product=canopy-covers
the soft cling vinyl is really a pain after it's removed...if it gets wrinkled much, it won't stick, if it gets dirty, it won't stick etc. You really need to store it flat on it's waxed paper sheet, or roll it up carefully.
Plus, if you are concerned about the plexi heating up like I was, the fly cover doesn't have this issue, and keeps the sun off, prying eyes out, and the dust & bird stuff off also!
I found I didn't want or have room for my heavy Bruce's cover either, so for trips, I broke down and spent $180 on the lightweight nylon? fly cover from Van's...there are others too.
http://vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/sto...35-132-609&browse=gifts&product=canopy-covers