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Kyrilian,
We have used two sets of strikers on several
Legacies. Works great.
We also add UNI carbon to the forward area for
increased stiffness before we bond on the top skin. Lancair has now adopted a
similar program (but not with UNI) for adding strength in this area. Give their
tech support another try as they may have been at Oshkosh. Ask them about how
they make this area stronger. If you cannot get this info, someone else on this
list who has recently participated in a Builder Workshop at Lancair can
chime in.
Cutting the canopy is the best way to fit it. Yes,
this is typical.
A split at the aft end in the center can be a big
help. Remove enough material to get the canopy to lie down flat. We often split
the stiffener, as well, in order to get a good fit. Depending on your fit (which
does vary from Legacy to Legacy), you may need to split the top
skin on the sides.
See attached photo's for an example where we split
the front center and the sides. This gave us three pieces to trim and fit
together. This, too, worked very well (and allowed the big "bow" at the top, aft
end to lay flat). As I said, each airplane is a bit different so you'll have to
decide where it's best to cut, but, in any case, you will very likely need to
cut.
I hope this helps.
Happy building,
Ron
Ron Jones
Legacy
Innovations
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Legacy builders and former builders,
I'm working on my canopy,
and understand that there have been problems with the front flexing upward due
to strut force. Has anyone tried installing a second pair of canopy
alignment plates and striker plates near the front to keep the canopy from
bowing outward at the front? Is this overkill or necessary or would it
cause a problem that I'm not considering? I haven't yet installed the
plexiglass or struts. What additional stiffening have people done to the
stiffener?
Also, it appears my canopy skin doesn't fit perfectly,
especially at the rear. What's the current method of fitting the
skin? Splitting it into three or four pieces is mentioned on Don Barnes'
site (www.lancairlegacy.com). Is this typical?
Oh, and one other
thing... since when has phone tech support no longer been provided by
Lancair??
Thanks,
- Kyrilian
L2K-236
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