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 Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject: Canopy cover |
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I need to get a canopy cover. Anyone know of one fitted to a 2 seat KIS?Thanks,Scott
From: Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com>;
To: <kis-list(at)matronics.com>;
Subject: Re: window tint
Sent: Fri, May 6, 2011 9:59:59 PM
The problem with this kind of silver reflective material on the inside of the windshield is that the UV penetrates the window twice. Once as it enters then again as it is reflected back out. UV light can speed up the deterioration of some plastic material, like plexi-glass. This is normally not an issue with glass windows.
I use a Bruce's Custom Cover "Sunbrella" on the airplane. At least this way when it is out in the sun most of the light (UV included) gets reflected before entering the windshield.
Galin
On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM, F. Tim Yoder <[url=javascript:return]ftyoder(at)yoderbuilt.com[/url]> wrote:
[quote] If you use the silver insulated material cut to fit the inside of the windows and keep the vents open for circulation, it will keep the interior near ambient. With the exterior covers the interior will probably go well above the ambient temp. Both systems will protect the interior and panel from the UV rays.
Tim
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galinhdz(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject: Canopy cover |
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Bruces Custom Covers has the cover for both the 2 & 4 seater.
Galin
On Friday, May 6, 2011, Scott Stearns <sstearns2(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
[quote] I need to get a canopy cover. Anyone know of one fitted to a 2 seat KIS?
Thanks,
Scott
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Galin Hernandez <galinhdz(at)gmail.com>;
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Re: window tint
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Fri, May 6, 2011 9:59:59 PM
The problem with this kind of silver reflective material on the inside of the windshield is that the UV penetrates the window twice. Once as it enters then again as it is reflected back out. UV light can speed up the deterioration of some plastic material, like plexi-glass. This is normally not an issue with glass windows.
I use a Bruce's Custom Cover "Sunbrella" on the airplane. At least this way when it is out in the sun most of the light (UV included) gets reflected before entering the windshield.
Galin
On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM, F. Tim Yoder <ftyoder(at)yoderbuilt.com> wrote:
If you use the silver insulated material cut
to fit the inside of the windows and keep the vents open for circulation, it
will keep the interior near ambient. With the exterior covers the interior will
probably go well above the ambient temp. Both systems will protect the interior
and panel from the UV rays.
Tim
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bakerocb
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| Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:43 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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5/7/2011
Hello Scott, Bruce's has both canopy cover only and combined canopy and engine cover. See here:
http://www.aircraftcovers.com/index.php?cPath=1_5_385_386&tplDir=fallback
I have the canopy and engine cover. If I take it with me in the airplane on a cross country flight there is no room / weight available for any other baggage.
'OC' Baker Says: "The best investment we can make is the time and effort to gather and understand knowledge."
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mantafs(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:22 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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I also have a Bruce's canopy cover and it fits well and looks good. On the web page it says it is "nylon Silver Laminate" not sunbrella acrylic. I have noticed that when it is hot the cover shrinks and when cold it become loose. Not only is it great for keeping the sun out but it is also great for keeping the interior dry even if your doors leak.
At one time they or another company offered very light weight ripstop nylon travel covers.
Mark
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sstearns2(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:57 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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I would just get the canopy cover. That's a good point about weight and bulk though. I'll have to ask about that. Hopefully the canopy only cover is manageable.Scott
From: bakerocb(at)cox.net <bakerocb(at)cox.net>;
To: <kis-list(at)matronics.com>;
Subject: Re: Canopy cover
Sent: Sat, May 7, 2011 10:41:07 AM
5/7/2011
Hello Scott, Bruce's has both canopy cover only and combined canopy and engine cover. See here:
http://www.aircraftcovers.com/index.php?cPath=1_5_385_386&tplDir=fallback
I have the canopy and engine cover. If I take it with me in the airplane on a cross country flight there is no room / weight available for any other baggage.
'OC' Baker Says: "The best investment we can make is the time and effort to gather and understand knowledge."
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galinhdz(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 11:16 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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When I talked to the rep at Sun-N-Fun he said they can now make them in either nylon silver laminate or sunbrella whichever the customer want and pays for. I did not ask the price difference.
I have experienced the same shrinking/loosening with mine as Mark has. Overall I am pleased with the cover.
Galin
On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Mark Kettering <mantafs(at)earthlink.net (mantafs(at)earthlink.net)> wrote:
[quote] --> KIS-List message posted by: Mark Kettering <mantafs(at)earthlink.net (mantafs(at)earthlink.net)>
I also have a Bruce's canopy cover and it fits well and looks good. On the web page it says it is "nylon Silver Laminate" not sunbrella acrylic. I have noticed that when it is hot the cover shrinks and when cold it become loose. Not only is it great for keeping the sun out but it is also great for keeping the interior dry even if your doors leak.
At one time they or another company offered very light weight ripstop nylon travel covers.
Mark
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 11:52 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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I don't understand the need for an engine cover. Why cover the cowling?
Al
On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM, <bakerocb(at)cox.net (bakerocb(at)cox.net)> wrote:
[quote] 5/7/2011
Hello Scott, Bruce's has both canopy cover only and combined canopy and engine cover. See here:
http://www.aircraftcovers.com/index.php?cPath=1_5_385_386&tplDir=fallback
I have the canopy and engine cover. If I take it with me in the airplane on a cross country flight there is no room / weight available for any other baggage.
'OC' Baker Says: "The best investment we can make is the time and effort to gather and understand knowledge."
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bakerocb
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 2:14 pm Post subject: Canopy cover |
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5/8/2011
Hello Al, You wrote: "Why cover the cowling?"
One reason is birds nesting. In a 24 hour period they can make a mess of nesting material and bird crap inside the engine cowling that can take hours to remove. Also some of the bird crap can be very corrosive depending upon where it is located on the engine or accessories.**
If birds nesting is the problem that you are trying to solve by using an over the engine cowling cover then blocking off bird access through cooling air exit openings is also required.
Also blowing sand can be another reason to seal off the engine cooling air inlets.
'OC' Baker Says: "The best investment we can make is the time and effort to gather and understand knowledge."
**PS: An alternative to using the combined canopy and engine cowling cloth cover to is to use blockage of the cooling air inlets and outlets cut from plastic foam blocks. Don't forget the most handy standby -- blue painter's masking tape. A two inch wide roll of this tape is an essential part of my cross country kit -- can be used for everything from sealing rain water out of door hinges and cracks to control stoppage. Very light weight and very adaptable for many purposes (including taping irritating passenger's mouth shut).
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From: ALFRED ROSA (fredorosa(at)gmail.com)
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com (kis-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Canopy cover
I don't understand the need for an engine cover. Why cover the cowling?
Al
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On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM, <bakerocb(at)cox.net (bakerocb(at)cox.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | 5/7/2011
Hello Scott, Bruce's has both canopy cover only and combined canopy and engine cover. See here:
http://www.aircraftcovers.com/index.php?cPath=1_5_385_386&tplDir=fallback
I have the canopy and engine cover. If I take it with me in the airplane on a cross country flight there is no room / weight available for any other baggage.
'OC' Baker Says: "The best investment we can make is the time and effort to gather and understand knowledge."
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 9:42 am Post subject: Canopy cover |
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Hey Mark,
How much does the cover wiegh and how much space does it take in the baggage?
Scott
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From: Mark Kettering <mantafs(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Canopy cover
To: kis-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 9:36 AM
--> KIS-List message posted by: Mark Kettering <mantafs(at)earthlink.net (mantafs(at)earthlink.net)>
I also have a Bruce's canopy cover and it fits well and looks good. On the web page it says it is "nylon Silver Laminate" not sunbrella acrylic. I have noticed that when it is hot the cover shrinks and when cold it become loose. Not only is it great for keeping the sun out but it is also great for keeping the interior dry even if your doors leak.
At one time they or another company offered very light weight ripstop nylon travel covers.
Mark
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