Kevin wrote:

"I choose to keep the front pivoting Canopy because I want to keep the
 option
of cracking the canopy to ventilate before and after takeoff.  I live on the
East Coast and it gets very hot in the summer here."


I have an aft opening canopy on my Legacy. I also have the ability to
ventilate the cockpit with a partially open canopy before takeoff and after
landing. (and no, it won't fly off because I can lock it in the partially
open position)

Lynn Farnsworth
Super Legacy #235
TSIO-550 powered
Race #44