On Sep 5, 11:42*pm, bikensoar wrote:
On Sep 5, 1:49*pm, "Paul Remde" wrote:





Hi Frank,

If you are leaving it open in an attempt to keep the cockpit temperature
down, then you may want to consider getting a Canopy Cap. *They have been
extremely popular.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/canopycap.htm

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

"V1" wrote in message

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I have a side-mounted canopy (Ventus 2). I'm concerned that a gust of
wind could blow it shut when it's in the open position, breaking or
damaging the canopy.

I could close it every time I walk away for a minute or two, but
sooner or later I tend to forget and leave it open. I've thought about
several ways to hold it open without undue stress on the hinges or
canopy, but I have to assume someone else has probably solved this
problem and proved through actual use a simple method what works.

I'd like hear from anyone who has come up with a good solution.
Thanks,

- Frank Allen- Hide quoted text -

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Unfortuately the canopy cap is not yet available for side opening
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The Canopy Cap for side mounted canopies has been available for about
a year now.
There are patterns for Schempp-Hirth A and B fuselages including
Discus and Discus 2, Ventus and Ventus 2,
Nimbus 2 and 3. Check with your favorite soaring supplier.