Hi David! Strange address you sent it to, the last bit is my address but the first bit I don't know......
Your setup sounds a lot like my other KR2, I think it is more secure without a single point of failure like ZS-VYZ has (had). I have learned a lesson! I think in many cases the retracts can save damage to the plane, at least VYZ has a designed "weak link" on the fixed landing gear that will break before you damage the spar, in this case it worked perfectly so I will keep it the way it is. Thanks for the feedback! Fly safe, Rudi On 10/11/2012 3:44 AM, david wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: david > To: k...@mylist.net > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:52 AM > Subject: Fw: canopy latching > > > Opps, think I sent this to the wrong address??? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: david > To: 50742e5c.4080...@rudix.servepics.com > Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:49 AM > Subject: canopy latching > > > My KR2 is 'old school', sometimes the old is simpler and safer(???). Side > opening and latching, with the two turn-buckle original design/suppled > latches. > > I added a safety latch copied from Rutan's Verieeze (and front opening auto > hoods). Have taken off a few times with the back latch not properly secured. > Result is a lot of noise and air circulating in the cockpit with the rear > opening 1/4". A quick landing and relatch. > > Rescue from outside is easy...pull the canopy hinge pin. > > My old retrack gear system isn't very modern but sure helps keeping the plane > upright when landing in the ruff; simply folds back while you enjoy/endure > the 'Nantucket sleigh ride'. > > > . > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2677 / Virus Database: 2591/5817 - Release Date: 10/08/12 > > > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2677 / Virus Database: 2591/5817 - Release Date: 10/08/12
