Canopy Mods

[GregL]

I've been reading about suggested changes in the canopy and mostly about hinge locations. But, I wondered about mods to the shape of the bottom edge to lower the visual area. What prompted this notion was a picture I found online of a Cozy III. It can be found on hopefully:

 

http://www.ukskies.co.uk./C/pages/Christensen

 

This builder modified the canopy and turtleback to increase the view for front and back passengers. Are there structural weakness considerations to this mod? Christensen's plane is obviously flying so he may have not faced such a problem. Other factors are custom built canopy ($$$) and additional complexity of the plans.

 

Any opinions?

[GregL]

If you couldn't open the URL, open the attachment to this post or try this URL: http://www.ukskies.co.uk./index.htm?http://www.ukskies.co.uk./C/pages/Christensen%20-%20OPAS%203.htm

 

for the modified canopy of a COSY Classic rather than a Cozy III.

[dust]

The plane looks GREAT, the level of modification, in my opinion is large, cutting or moving longeron

 

enjoy the build

 

dust

[Cozy1200]

I think I read somewhere that the airplane was another original design based on a Long-EZ. I don't believe he had any association with Nat & the Cozy III. But then again that all seems very foggy and I don't remember where I read that.

[Rui]

Speaking of canopy mods.... To those of you who have ever been in the back seat of a cozy, have you ever wished for a skylight (ie. a plexiglass window on the roof)? All of the pictures I've seen have made it seem pretty dark an claustrophobic back there.

[Spodman]

The other thread Doug was musing over

 

"This plane is not really plans or kit build. Kai Christensen also made the design.This is his third homebuilt."

 

It looks lovely and really updates the look. don't know if it would work on a Mark IV...

 

I've also wondered about a skylight, or at least BIGGER windows in the rear. How claustrophobic is it back there?

[dust]

My dog and baggage won't complain, he will try, but the muzzle, i mean ox mask will muffle it

 

enjoy the build

 

dust

[Marc Zeitlin]

I've also wondered about a skylight, or at least BIGGER windows in the rear. How claustrophobic is it back there?

The comments I've had from people sitting in the back is that they'd like it if the rear window sets came down LOWER than they do now - a few inches. It seems as though it's difficult to see the ground over the lower rim of the windows. 2" would make a big difference, I think.

 

A skylight would only let you look straight up, which isn't very interesting unless you've got the rear seater watching for falling Space Shuttle parts. It's not dark back there - just small.

[mplafleur]

They may want to sunbath!

[jperryfly]

I have some plans for over center type latches for the canopy. I think I will try these. By over center I mean they will stay latched once pulled all the way. Has anyone else tried or seen these? I got the drawings from some one in Europe.

[Jon Matcho]

It sounds like you have plans from Uli Wolter, who took over the design of the Cosy Classic in Europe.

 

Carl Denk built one of these and has a nice forward opening canopy. I saw a couple examples at Sun-n-Fun and they look quite good -- so good that I am seriously considering to include with my Cozy.

 

I'll post some pictures next chance I get.

[mplafleur]

I think there are a number of us here interested in these plans. Is there a source. Do we have to buy them or are they "public"?

 

I am more than willing to buy them if necessary. (but not the whole set)

[mplafleur]

Hey, my banner is turned on. Yea!

[Rui]

Send a message to Flyclassic@aol.com and ask for the plans. They are 50 $US (I just sent away for mine).