Tip Up Canopy
October 4-19, 2007
This project has taken a back seat to other activities since April. Having other airplanes and motorcycles to enjoy really slows a build project! But since I AM retired, I work on this project as I please! An for me this summer was full of very enjoyable flying and motorcycling. In particular I enjoyed riding in Arkansas with my sons Derek and Travis and my niece’s husband Chris. And just as special was the trip my wife Joan and I made in Ercoupe 99213 from Portland Oregon to our home. It is pretty cool when you can share a passion with those you love.
Now back to the project! For me, one of the more difficult assemblies has been the tip-up canopy. I followed Van’s manual (Section 9) with the exception that I installed and removed the canopy about two dozen times during construction to assure a good fit. It was a tedious and very time-consuming process. Hopefully it will all pay off when I am finished.
