Quote from Mark Browning on 28.04.2009 at 18:31:49: I am tempted to rivet the top skin in front of the canopy but sod's law it will make it it difficult if i have overlooked anything.
I didn't put very much under the top skin, and any items in that area I fitted with the skin in place. As I wanted to ensure it was possible to maintain properly when in service. So if I could not fit it with the skin in place then it was going to be difficult to maintain. For example the analogue unit for my engine monitor. Some builders have placxed under the top skin. I fitted it behind the instrument panel so it was easier to get to. This worked when I had a sensor problem and had to get to the connections.
Quote from Mark Browning on 28.04.2009 at 18:31:49:I have to admit it I'm not looking forward to the big cut with the canopy! I was over at Mike Newall's house a couple of weeks ago looking over his RV-7. Mike made the cut sound pretty much straight forward ...just hope it's going to be with mine. Will keep you all posted, think i will do a little video and stick it on u tube for posterity!!
There are all sorts of stories about the canopy. Just get it really HOT. Nice warm day, then all the heaters you can find in the workshop. Mine was like a sauna! I put gaffa tape from one sited to the other to shop it spreading. Went okay. Just treat with care.
Here is my canopy cut from my site:
http://www.go-7.co.uk/build/2005/jul05/10jul05.htm Tim
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