Bob -- no offense taken.  Your point was very well made, to wit, be careful what you left out, because it may be more important than you think.  That's really why I posted my list -- to make sure that I hadn't overlooked something. 

 

which brings me to item 2:

 

Scott -- thanks for the suggestions.  I had not considered the canopy latches moving while using them to hold the canopy slightly open.  In this scenario, you have only the weight of the canopy working for you, and it's easy to imagine a bump causing the latches to retract and the canopy slamming down on your fingers.  Good thing I still have the part, 'cuz now I know I need to install it.

 

Related to Bob's fuel filter point, I have an Andair gascolator with a very fine screen built into it.  I was hoping that would be good enough.  I notice that Andair now makes a pleated filter with much more area.  I also realize that the primary need is in early flight tests, where fiberglass dust seems to end up in the fuel system no matter how careful you are.  Maybe the Andair gascolatr would be good enough later on but not in the beginning.  Any thoughts, anyone?

 

- Rob Wolf