Simon Whilst operating IS28's for around 20 years, we at VMFG never had a canopy opening event during spinning with our IS28's. If there was a significant issue with IS28's in this way then firstly the GCV at Benalla should have encountered it since they have the greatest hours by far with this type, and secondly there should be some defect reports with GFA for such events (if people would bother reporting such).
Eventually the canopy catch plate will wear and need attention/replacement to ensure there is positive locking beyond spring pressure on the actuating handle interconnect rod. Whilst the following is not a guaranteed fix re canopy opening (self-opening I presume) during spinning, VMFG instituted a bungey loop in 4mm bungey cord around the canopy actuating handle and down to an attachment point. This restrains the canopy from lifting up too far (or catastrophically) if not locked down in the first place and otherwise with the handle locked down, the bungey assists keeping the handle closed. Of course the instruction is that the bungey cord is not put in place when operations are with emergency parachutes worn. Cheers Roger Druce -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Simon Holding Sent: Wednesday, 22 September 2004 8:52 AM To: Aus Soaring Subject: [Aus-soaring] IS28 It appears these have an ongoing problem with the canopy opening during spin. Apart from not spinning, is there an effective remedy? Simon Holding _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
