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Canopy and Wing Covers
I just became the new owner of a Piper PA-16 Clipper. I hope to get
it into a hangar. However, I may need to park it outside for awhile in the meantime. I looked up airplane covers on the internet and found several brands: Bruce's Custom Covers, Kennon Aircraft Covers, Cunningham Aircraft Covers, etc. I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. Are some brands better than others? What features should I look for? |
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"Reid & Julie Baldwin" writes:
I just became the new owner of a Piper PA-16 Clipper. I hope to get it into a hangar. However, I may need to park it outside for awhile in the meantime. I looked up airplane covers on the internet and found several brands: Bruce's Custom Covers, Kennon Aircraft Covers, Cunningham Aircraft Covers, etc. I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. Aerocovers has good prices and outstanding service -- they have lots of customers in Canada and the U.S.: http://www.aerocovers.com/ All the best, David |
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Aerocovers has good prices and outstanding service -- they have lots
of customers in Canada and the U.S.: Aerocovers are exceptional: I got a great price My covers are very high quality They were made and shipped in one week, The price was good, They only charged me $15.00 shipping for everything. I highly recommend them -- Tony Roberts ) PP-ASEL VFR-OTT - Night Cessna 172H |
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Reid & Julie,
I have had very good luck with Kennon. They were prompt and responsive when I had a problem. Suggestion for improvement and customization were incorporated into my cover. They are always trying to improve the product. Michelle Reid & Julie Baldwin wrote: I just became the new owner of a Piper PA-16 Clipper. I hope to get it into a hangar. However, I may need to park it outside for awhile in the meantime. I looked up airplane covers on the internet and found several brands: Bruce's Custom Covers, Kennon Aircraft Covers, Cunningham Aircraft Covers, etc. I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. Are some brands better than others? What features should I look for? -- Michelle P ATP-ASEL, CP-AMEL, and AMT-A&P "Elisabeth" a Maule M-7-235B (no two are alike) Volunteer Pilot, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Builder, Habitat for Humanity |
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Reid & Julie Baldwin wrote: I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. I had Kennon covers on my Cessna 150 for about 5 years. They were still in good shape when I sold the plane. I bought Kennon covers for my Maule when I got it in 1995. I had to replace the bungee cords once, some of the velcro is shot, and the stitching is giving out. With winter coming on, I need to pick up a new set. Looks like it'll be Kennon again. In my experience, Bruce's is a bit higher. They also don't make the cowl-cap type of nose cover that I prefer. I did buy a set of cowl plugs from Bruce back in '95, but the little flags were beating up the paint on my cowl, so I cut them off. Not too long after that, I tried to start the plane with the plugs in. That was pretty spectacular. One plug was thrown over 100' - we never did find it. I also agree with Michelle's comments. Kennon fixes problems, even when you're the one that made the mistake. George Patterson If you're not part of the solution, you can make a lot of money prolonging the problem. |
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"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ... I had Kennon covers on my Cessna 150 for about 5 years. They were still in good shape when I sold the plane. I bought Kennon covers for my Maule when I got it in 1995. I had to replace the bungee cords once, some of the velcro is shot, and the stitching is giving out. With winter coming on, I need to pick up a new set. Looks like it'll be Kennon again. We've replaced the bungee on ours as well (we just went down to the local boat shop and got some equivelent shock cord). |
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There is a guy at Stroudsberg (PA) airport (N35) who makes custom covers.
We just had him replace the cockpit cover on our Archer. Cost $185.50. You make an appointment, fly in, and he makes the cover on the spot. This is the third one that's been on the plane. The last one was good for five years. He calls himself Airborne Aircraft Upholstery. I don't know if he does wing covers, but I suspect he will if you ask him. -- Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways) "G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ... Reid & Julie Baldwin wrote: I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. I had Kennon covers on my Cessna 150 for about 5 years. They were still in good shape when I sold the plane. I bought Kennon covers for my Maule when I got it in 1995. I had to replace the bungee cords once, some of the velcro is shot, and the stitching is giving out. With winter coming on, I need to pick up a new set. Looks like it'll be Kennon again. In my experience, Bruce's is a bit higher. They also don't make the cowl-cap type of nose cover that I prefer. I did buy a set of cowl plugs from Bruce back in '95, but the little flags were beating up the paint on my cowl, so I cut them off. Not too long after that, I tried to start the plane with the plugs in. That was pretty spectacular. One plug was thrown over 100' - we never did find it. I also agree with Michelle's comments. Kennon fixes problems, even when you're the one that made the mistake. George Patterson If you're not part of the solution, you can make a lot of money prolonging the problem. |
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Our Kennon cover also has the stiching giving out, but I'm not going to replace it
as the fabric is still quite good. Kennon offers a repair/refurbish program which I'll get around to doing sooner or later. Margy "G.R. Patterson III" wrote: Reid & Julie Baldwin wrote: I am interested in finding out about other people's experiences with these covers. I had Kennon covers on my Cessna 150 for about 5 years. They were still in good shape when I sold the plane. I bought Kennon covers for my Maule when I got it in 1995. I had to replace the bungee cords once, some of the velcro is shot, and the stitching is giving out. With winter coming on, I need to pick up a new set. Looks like it'll be Kennon again. In my experience, Bruce's is a bit higher. They also don't make the cowl-cap type of nose cover that I prefer. I did buy a set of cowl plugs from Bruce back in '95, but the little flags were beating up the paint on my cowl, so I cut them off. Not too long after that, I tried to start the plane with the plugs in. That was pretty spectacular. One plug was thrown over 100' - we never did find it. I also agree with Michelle's comments. Kennon fixes problems, even when you're the one that made the mistake. George Patterson If you're not part of the solution, you can make a lot of money prolonging the problem. |
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Margy Natalie wrote: Our Kennon cover also has the stiching giving out, but I'm not going to replace it as the fabric is still quite good. Kennon offers a repair/refurbish program which I'll get around to doing sooner or later. Yeah, I thought about that, but I saw the text on their site about using the local laundry to clean the stuff first and how they aren't responsible for damage caused by the laundry. Then I saw a notice on a competitor's site about the number of people who's covers got trashed in the laundry (IMO, obviously talking about Kennon), so I have reservations about that program. George Patterson If you're not part of the solution, you can make a lot of money prolonging the problem. |
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The 'canvas' needs special care. No big thing.
You can do it at home. Here are the instructions for caring for Sunbrella. http://www.sunbrella.com/usa/carecleaning.shtml Mike Z. "G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ... Yeah, I thought about that, but I saw the text on their site about using the local laundry to clean the stuff first and how they aren't responsible for damage caused by the laundry. Then I saw a notice on a competitor's site about the number of people who's covers got trashed in the laundry (IMO, obviously talking about Kennon), so I have reservations about that program. George Patterson If you're not part of the solution, you can make a lot of money prolonging the problem. |
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