Canopy Clips, Hinge Covers ( 4 hrs )
"Tightened" Canopy screws in Zone 2 (along sides) per Sect 38-27, Step 16. Installed Canopy Clips at 5 locations along front edge ( minimum of 3 may have been sufficient ) per Steps 1-8 Sect 38-28. Filling the recesses in edge of Canopy for each clip was time consuming. Finished Hinge Cover Assemblies per Steps 7-15 Sect 38-35. Little jewels - turned out well w/ double bends in ends forming spring retainers. [ Note: These are semi-permanent once installed and are meant to easily "give-way" if I ever release the Canopy in flight. I researched VAF for other builders ideas on how to make them removable for service (to improve access to back side of instruments, etc). I sent email to one builder who back in March indicated he was considering some alternatives. For now, I proceeded once I realized they also include foam seal right where I could otherwise devise a pin release, etc.]
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| ready to start fiberglassing (between black tape) |
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| size 2 rivets are tiny ! |
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| formed curved spring retainer at front |
