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Posted for Scott Alair:

John, I left my gear down throughout my open canopy flight to make it less likely to exceed 120Kts to minimize the slipstream forces on the canopy. I was afraid the canopy might be torn loose from the fuselage and also by leaving the gear down it was one less thing to worry about.

Scott Alair

Subject: [LML] Re: My Legacy open canopy story

Thanks for this Scott. This really is very valuable feedback to the Legacy community.

I posted my procedure for a canopy open event a few days ago but, as I said, I had no idea if it would work. I shall modify my previously nominated speed of 140kts to 120kts!

Do you recall if you left the gear extended throughout?

Regards,

John

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