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Angier -

I once had the canopy off my 360 for almost a year.  It was in the original "as supplied by the factory" condition, so there were no windows or anything in it.  This was when I was attaching the stub wing to the fuselage and then cutting out the main gear holes.  (Yes, I work slowly)

When I tried to put it back on the airplane, I had to gently force it back on.  However, whatever set it took has since been restored to original in the subsequent couple of years, since it plops onto the plane quite readily at this time.  As a result, I remove the canopy to work inside the fuselage and put it back on at the end of the workday.  This solution is not feasible, I suspect, if you have the window installed.

The answer to your question is that you have a legitimate concern.  I would recommend reinstalling it for periods when it won't bother you (i.e. if you're on vacation or something).  As far as storage to preclude deformation, I can't advise on this.

- Rob Wolf

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