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rainbow462
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 Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:07 am Post subject: Bug Eye Canopy anyone? |
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Hi
I'm just waiting on news from Europa as to prices/availability of the "bug eye" canopy mod as I could really do with a little bit more headroom, to help straighten my back out.
So, just wondered if anyone has done this mod, how much extra headroom it actually provides and if there were any disadvantages worthy of note?
Many thanks
Jeremy
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Fred Klein
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:56 am Post subject: Bug Eye Canopy anyone? |
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| Quote: | On Dec 21, 2017, at 7:07 AM, rainbow462 <jeremy.hoyland(at)pepsico.com> wrote:
Hi
I'm just waiting on news from Europa as to prices/availability of the "bug eye" canopy mod as I could really do with a little bit more headroom, to help straighten my back out.
So, just wondered if anyone has done this mod, how much extra headroom it actually provides and if there were any disadvantages worthy of note?
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Jeremy…I see in the supplier’s online catalogue that the “domed” door windows are still being offered.
While these windows give a distinctive look to our birds which some may belittle, installing them would be something I would do if I were rebuilding…I’ve not, however, ever sat in a Europa with them fitted…nothing is free, of course, but I’m unaware of any measured (cruise speed) penalty.
Good luck,
F.
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dglauser(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:50 pm Post subject: Bug Eye Canopy anyone? |
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I have a bug-eye canopy set, for sale.
dg
On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 9:55 AM, Fred Klein <fklein(at)orcasonline.com (fklein(at)orcasonline.com)> wrote:
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> On Dec 21, 2017, at 7:07 AM, rainbow462 <jeremy.hoyland(at)pepsico.com (jeremy.hoyland(at)pepsico.com)> wrote:
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> Hi
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> I'm just waiting on news from Europa as to prices/availability of the "bug eye" canopy mod as I could really do with a little bit more headroom, to help straighten my back out.
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> So, just wondered if anyone has done this mod, how much extra headroom it actually provides and if there were any disadvantages worthy of note?
Jeremy…I see in the supplier’s online catalogue that the “domed” door windows are still being offered.
While these windows give a distinctive look to our birds which some may belittle, installing them would be something I would do if I were rebuilding…I’ve not, however, ever sat in a Europa with them fitted…nothing is free, of course, but I’m unaware of any measured (cruise speed) penalty.
Good luck,
F.
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budyerly(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:28 am Post subject: Bug Eye Canopy anyone? |
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Regarding the Bug Eye glass for the doors.
LP Aero makes these. You can get them in any tint (but not original classic yellow but they have a close copper one).
Clear, light gray, medium gray, copper, and of course the new UV blocking are available... The UV blocking is so good, you can hardly feel the sun hitting you under the glass. Much cooler and comfortable here in Florida.
Karen can get them dropped shipped direct to you in the UK.
Height is 1.5 inches increase on the average.
I installed one of the first on 419PL. No problem really. In fact the bulge makes the strap installing technique require slightly taller blocks and that means easier clean up around the straps.
Glass is exactly the shape on the edges for install in the door. The bulge starts approximately 1 inch outside the door glue area. Slight distortion in the bulge section, but not noticeable in flight.
A vent door is not recommended as it must be placed quite a bit higher, and puts the hinge line too close to my face. Personal thing. Im not pretty, but I like to prevent ripping my face open in a sudden stop.
Your head sticks up higher of course, but does not seem to bother forward visibility around the canopy bow.
Although these are slightly more expensive, I found this to be a cost effective height increase over the high top mod and the only thing to do with a completed airplane in need of a taller height when installing a new door or glass change out.
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Bud Yerly
Custom Flight Creations.
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> On Dec 21, 2017, at 7:07 AM, rainbow462 <jeremy.hoyland(at)pepsico.com> wrote:
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> Hi
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> I'm just waiting on news from Europa as to prices/availability of the "bug eye" canopy mod as I could really do with a little bit more headroom, to help straighten my back out.
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> So, just wondered if anyone has done this mod, how much extra headroom it actually provides and if there were any disadvantages worthy of note?
JeremyI see in the suppliers online catalogue that the domed door windows are still being offered.
While these windows give a distinctive look to our birds which some may belittle, installing them would be something I would do if I were rebuildingIve not, however, ever sat in a Europa with them fittednothing is free, of course, but Im unaware of any measured (cruise speed) penalty.
Good luck,
F.
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