On recent trip in my new (50 hr.) 360, a misadjustment prevented my left inner gear door closing.  I elected to continue and gradually increased speed, seemed the faster I went the smoother it got.  Finished trip (900 mi.) at 200 mph.  No apparent damage to the door.  Query—at what speeds do gear doors depart?  I have used 135 mph as max gear down speed—Now thinking 160 might be ok if needed to get down quick.  Anyone know the answer?

Getting out of front hinge canopy with a parachute?  I haven’t tried it, but my guess is you would need to get inverted and slow way down to push it open.  If rides about 2 inches open if opened in flight.  Don’t try to close it in flight unless you have a good pull strap and on autopilot.

Finally, has anyone gotten a Dynon Skyview autopilot tuned for vertical hold without hunting?  If so please send me your settings.  Ed Gray    Dallas