DHeal
Well Known Member
I am at the point where I need to remove the newly fiberglassed canopy from the forward airframe. Per the plans, I left the two canopy struts installed during the fiberglassing process (next time, I'll remove the struts before fiberglassing!).
My question is: Has anyone come up with a good way to remove the canopy with the struts installed? If I remove the two forward canopy pivot bolts first, I fear that the struts' pressure might force the aft edge of the canopy hard against the rear window edge damaging it. Alternatively, perhaps I can lift the canopy open just enough (without scratching the forward fuselage top panel with the unfinished fiberglass forward canopy arms) to remove the aft struts' bolts?
Any useful tips will be appreciated!
My question is: Has anyone come up with a good way to remove the canopy with the struts installed? If I remove the two forward canopy pivot bolts first, I fear that the struts' pressure might force the aft edge of the canopy hard against the rear window edge damaging it. Alternatively, perhaps I can lift the canopy open just enough (without scratching the forward fuselage top panel with the unfinished fiberglass forward canopy arms) to remove the aft struts' bolts?
Any useful tips will be appreciated!