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Peters Web Site
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Date: 2-13-2021
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Number of Hours: 2.00
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Manual Reference: 9225501-LOG-13.034
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Brief Description: 3: Canopy Guide Blocks
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Next up today I started on the canopy guide blocks, which secure the rear section of the canopy when closed.
Before I started, however, I decided to shorten up the guide rails on each side by about 1/8". At the back end they protrude quite a way outside the lines of the fuselage, which will cause problems later when trying to get a tight fit on the canopy side skirts, so I figured the simplest way to ease the problem is to cut them a little shorter. This will be no problem, as I'm fitting Flyboys canopy extension parts later, so the canopy is going to open much further than standard anyway. I might even cut a little more off the rails yet, but first I want to fit the guide blocks.
Anyway, some basic marking and drilling and I soon had the guide blocks mounted to the longerons. I then followed instructions and marked out the angled drill lines on each nylon block.
I'm going to need a drill press to drill the guide holes, which I don't have here in Roxby, so I'm going to have to park it for now. I'll take the blocks with me down to Mount Gambier next weekend. I have a drill press there.
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Starting on the rear canopy guide blocks
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The nylon blacks are marked, ready for drilling
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