Don't know how Legacy compares with 360 but I had similar problem on
360.
I used Lancair's system that had torque rod across the fuse driven by a
handle between the seats. Outboard they had a linkage going up to a pair
of hooks that moved forward and then pulled the canopy down to lock it.
When released it too had no way of getting fingers underneath to lift
it. I added a nylon block on the canopy above the hook so that the
retracting hook raised the canopy about 1/2". I also limited the hook
retraction so that in the open position it still supported the canopy by
my nylon block. Also lets fresh air in!
 
Graham Nutt
-----Original Message-----
From: Wendell & Jean Durr [mailto:legacy147@cableone.net]
Sent: Monday, 30 September 2002 9:07 AM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy Canopy Design Details


Haven't done it yet, but I've been thinking of installing a through-bolt
in the aft lower corner of the canopy frame, with a pull strap on the
inside to close the canopy when seated, and a small, streamlined
something, like a piece of aluminum angle, on the outside to get some
finger tips under for opening from outside. I too would be interested in
the group's thoughts.        Wendell Durr    #147