Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

Hi all,I made also a canopylock on the front and back off the canopy...on each side.http://www.masttotaalconcept.nl/kr2/styled-19/index.htmlmaybe you can use some ideas from the link above.stefOp 1 januari 2021 om 20:31 schreef Rudi Venter via KRnet :That is exactly the way I

Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

That is exactly the way I would do it and the way my second KR2 is setup. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:49 PM donald january via KRnet < krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > I think if I had front hinges on the canopy I'd want my lock down farthest > aft as possible. one in the middle and one on each side >

Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

I think if I had front hinges on the canopy I'd want my lock down farthest aft as possible. one in the middle and one on each side On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 12:03 PM Rudi Venter via KRnet wrote: > Hi Guys. > > Whatever you decide to use for a canopy latch please ensure it latches > positively and i

Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

Hi Guys. Whatever you decide to use for a canopy latch please ensure it latches positively and it is easily verifiable that it is latched! If that forward hinging canopy unlatches in flight it will pop up to around 20-25 deg, there is a LOT of suction on it. Not only is it noisy and reduces forwa

Re: KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

Michael, Happy New Year and a Belated Merry Christmas! Don Reid's canopy latches for his front-hinged canopy look like they do the job you need though they aren't exactly what you describe. Pretty light, though. https://aerofoilengineering.com/KR/photos/Latch/kr_latch.htm Chris K On 1/1/20

KR> KR2 Canopy latching for forward lifting canopy

Greetings All I trust you all had an awesome and blessed Christmas and I wish you a fantastic 2021. I have almost finished the KR2 fibreglass seats which I chose so I could learn where mistakes are not dangerous or really costly and want to tackle securing the canopy with latches and locks et