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Old August 24th 18, 12:05 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Craig Funston[_3_]
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Default Sailplane Canopy

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2:42:32 PM UTC-7, Ross wrote:
Having owned 2 201 and 2 301 I would really like to know what the difference in the blank canopy is. Surely it cannot be a great deal if anything at all
Fitted a racing canopy to both and I am not sure I could tell you the difference

Here are some pics of that operation and a little more

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3...3VfZkdsdFV0cmc

It was a load of work but well worth it in the end


Beautiful Libelles Ross!

Fitting something like a libelle canopy that doesn't flow into the curvature of the forward fuselage is much more challenging than typical canopies. Lots of small cuts and trial fits.

Cheers,
Craig