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reinkings(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:56 am Post subject: Canopy Latch Warning Light

Reading all the discussions regarding the latch  release letting go in flight, what about something like this?

  

 Wondering if a simple electrical warning light  system would help to warn the pilot if the, or if both, canopy latches were not  properly latched?   Something simple like a simple "deadman-type  switch that would flash red on the panel when the latch is unlocked and green  when the latch is properly closed.  

  

 Comments appreciated guys.

  

  

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leo(at)zuehlfield.com
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: Canopy Latch Warning Light

I lost the canopy in flight on my 601 HDS because, due to distraction, I 

forgot to engage the positive locks I had installed.  No change in 

flight characteristics at all, just VERY windy.



I have "closed the barn door" by installing two normally closed micro 

switches, that open when the latches are locked.  Switches closed, latch 

not locked, they turn on a red annunciator light on my center console, 

"Canopy Not Locked."



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John Reinking wrote:

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		   Reading all the discussions regarding the latch release letting go in 

 flight, what about something like this?

  

 Wondering if a simple electrical warning light system would help to 

 warn the pilot if the, or if both, canopy latches were not properly 

 latched?   Something simple like a simple "deadman-type switch that 

 would flash red on the panel when the latch is unlocked and green when 

 the latch is properly closed. 

  

 Comments appreciated guys.

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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: Canopy Latch Warning Light

how about just checking the canopy before you take off while holding short,  they pretty much fail if not latched prior to take of,  if properly built. Another gismo to play with, but we are not building 747s.

Juan



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