On Nov 7, 5:44*am, JJ Sinclair wrote:
Very interesting page, Bob. What's the thrust on that puppy and what
kind of temp did you read at the tail? The thought of installing a jet
just a few feet from the vertical fin leaves me nervous. The V tail
solves that problem.
Thanks for sharing,
JJ

Bob C wrote:
I was recently looking at having a new canopy made for my Salto so I
wouldn't have to destroy the original to do the jet engine conversion.
The Salto is probably one of the hardest canopies to make. *It is very
long and narrow, with reverse curves (like a potato chip) at both ends. *I
finally gave up and cut the original.

Best bet would be to pull a mold from a good one and see if Todd or Ray
could make one. *I seriously doubt if you could make a Libelle canopy
fit.

There are some reasonably good photos of mine before, during and after the
extensive modification athttp://www.vertigoairshows.com/progress.html

You might be able to use some of the photos.

Also, there is a new person handling the Salto parts and maintenance. *If
you're interested, e-mail me and I'll give you the info.

Bob

At 13:38 06 November 2008, JJ Sinclair wrote:
Looks kind'a Libellish to me, bet Ray Poquette could do you a modified
(heat and re-work the rear), Libelle canopy. He has a mold for it. I
have mounted one of them, looked good.
JJ

Bob Kuykendall wrote:
I can have tooling made and get you a first article for about what a
factory replacement will cost. Thereafter you can corner the market on
Salto canopies in this half of the globe.

Or if your standards are somewhat on the practical side a Todd's
free-
blown replacement might suit you.

Thanks, Bob K.

Bob's project just increased dramatically the world wide demand for
Salto's

Al