Dear all,
I am working on my RV8's canopy frame.
When it came out from the box, I first mounted it as per the plan, with 3 aluminium strips on each side.
The fit was pretty good at the front bow, just a little wide, but the gap increased toward the aft (around 1/4 of an inch between the last strips and the fuse skins).
As per the plane, I first focused on the front gap, I managed to reduce it with a cargo strap.
Then, I thought I could use the same technique on the back of the frame; but I had to apply a very strong effort on the strap and, when the frame became to move, it tightened at the back AND at the front. Therefore, I can not reduce the aft gap without stretching the front bow, which is no more acceptable.
I also noticed that on the back of the frame, far from the front bow, the frame was much more flexible.
So, is a gap at the aft of the frame acceptable?
As the back is much more flexible, will it be contained in the canopy?
If not, do you know a method to work on the aft without deforming the front?
Thank you for your help,
Emmanuel
I am working on my RV8's canopy frame.
When it came out from the box, I first mounted it as per the plan, with 3 aluminium strips on each side.
The fit was pretty good at the front bow, just a little wide, but the gap increased toward the aft (around 1/4 of an inch between the last strips and the fuse skins).
As per the plane, I first focused on the front gap, I managed to reduce it with a cargo strap.
Then, I thought I could use the same technique on the back of the frame; but I had to apply a very strong effort on the strap and, when the frame became to move, it tightened at the back AND at the front. Therefore, I can not reduce the aft gap without stretching the front bow, which is no more acceptable.
I also noticed that on the back of the frame, far from the front bow, the frame was much more flexible.
So, is a gap at the aft of the frame acceptable?
As the back is much more flexible, will it be contained in the canopy?
If not, do you know a method to work on the aft without deforming the front?
Thank you for your help,
Emmanuel