Return-Path: Received: from mtiwmhc06.worldnet.att.net ([204.127.131.41]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 4 Apr 1999 09:46:21 -0400 Received: from helms ([12.78.119.48]) by mtiwmhc06.worldnet.att.net (InterMail v03.02.07 118 124) with ESMTP id <19990404134828.BUBA21155@helms> for ; Sun, 4 Apr 1999 13:48:28 +0000 Reply-To: From: "richard helms" To: Subject: LNC20 forward hinged canopy carbon reinforcement Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 09:49:29 -0400 Message-Id: <19990404134828.BUBA21155@helms> X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I have just mounted the canopy with the gas struts and find that both sides bow in at the front bottom corners about an eigth of an inch. Since have have added the outside overhang that means it rubs against before eventually going over the outside of the longeron . Since the front was reinforced per plans query whether anyone has an idea of how much more carbon fiber needs to be added and at what orientation to get the correct stiffness. Thanks Hollis Helms 904 Carole Ct, SE Vienna, VA 22180 703 255-0631