On Dec 3, 3:18*pm, RAS56 wrote:
Thanks guys for all the gouge! I really appreciate it!!

Looks like my first call is to the FSDO closest to me...in San
Antonio...that is unless someone has dealt with the ones in D/FW or
Houston and had less headaches.

Again, many thanks!

Rob S.

ps-any -19 owners done the lift up panel mod? Wondering if it is worth
the hassle...

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RAS56

I flew a 19b for 15 years and 1,500 hours and never had an issue with
the fixed panel and I'm over 6ft tall. Don't change it unless you
have a real reason to do so. The canopy gas strut is barely strong
enough to hold up the canopy and is a real bitch to replace. Unlike
some gliders the strut is still under compression when the canopy is
fully open and you have to make a special tool that you hope will hold
it compressed while you do the installation. Do a good job on the
tool, if it lets go it could make quite a mess.

Andy