Radioflyer
Well Known Member
Flying in cold weather recently, my passenger complained of a freezing cold wind on her hands. Reaching over to her side I could confirm the breeze, yet the vent was closed. During a later flight with proper lighting orientation with the sun, I noticed that the canopy was lifting about 1/16" off the longerons, especially towards the forward portion. (Both locks engaged as normal.) Source of cold breeze confirmed!
On the ground, the canopy fits/sits perfectly so this lift induced gap has taken me by surprise. Question, has anyone else noticed this lift effect? I suppose I could just add a little more compressible sealing material to block the wind ingress.
On the ground, the canopy fits/sits perfectly so this lift induced gap has taken me by surprise. Question, has anyone else noticed this lift effect? I suppose I could just add a little more compressible sealing material to block the wind ingress.