Sliding Canopy Automatic Latch for RV-8s and other aircraft with a sliding canopy.
This latch installs just behind the pilot's seat near the canopy rail. The pilot is then able to slide the canopy back just beyond the latch, slide it back forward to easily engage the latch, and close the canopy after strapping into the cockpit. No more strapping in only to find that the canopy has slid back and is now out of reach for closing!
To open or close the canopy all the way, simply slide it normally. The latch only engages when slide just past and then pulled slightly forward again. Using this latch is a no-brainer. Even a caveman could do it!
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Machined from durable Delrin and aluminum
- Installation instructions included
- Adaptable to other designs with sliding canopies
Here is a link to a Youtube video by RV-8 builder Bob Ellis that clearly shows the simple operation of the latch: Automatic latch operation
Depending on your installation, you may also need an AN3-14A bolt, AN970-3
large washer, AN960-10L thin washer,
AN960-10 washer, and AN365-1032 lock nut. You will also need some 1" x #6 screws
and lock nuts - I opted for AN525C-6R16's. Most RV builders will already have all of these items in their parts bin.
Also available is a secondary stop which is normally used to provide a taxi ventilation position for the canopy.
Choose your option below:
