Re: Side-mounted canopy -- Prevent blowing shut?

Hi Frank,

If you are leaving it open in an attempt to keep the cockpit temperature 
down, then you may want to consider getting a Canopy Cap.  They have been 
extremely popular.
http://www.***ulus-soaring.com/canopycap.htm

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

"V1" <tc001@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>I have a side-mounted canopy (Ventus 2). I'm concerned that a gust of
> wind could blow it shut when it's in the open position, breaking or
> damaging the canopy.
>
> I could close it every time I walk away for a minute or two, but
> sooner or later I tend to forget and leave it open. I've thought about
> several ways to hold it open without undue stress on the hinges or
> canopy, but I have to assume someone else has probably solved this
> problem and proved through actual use a simple method what works.
>
> I'd like hear from anyone who has come up with a good solution.
> Thanks,
>
> - Frank Allen