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Permalink Reply by Chris Beebe on January 31, 2018 at 10:52am

I have a side opening canopy and have had no issues. Like anything, if built properly and used properly you should be fine. Now if you want to leave it open and unattended on a windy day you may have an issue. :) 

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Permalink Reply by Howard Barrett on January 31, 2018 at 12:23pm

Thanks Chris,will not leave it open .

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Permalink Reply by Jerry Latimer on January 31, 2018 at 4:23pm

  The side opening canopy had several occurrences of coming unlatched on one side during flight.  This caused the canopy to unattach itself from the plane.  When it did this it hit the rudder damaging the rudder.  On the Zenith builder site, Zenith posted a service bulletin that called for the hooks on both sides to be lengthened so that it made the unlatching more unlikely.  I would definitely discuss this with the owner of the plane you are looking at.

   The Subaru had some quality issues and there were several engine failures due to rocker arm/cam problems.  The person who was supplying the modified motors went out of business many years ago.  Not sure where you would get support now.

  If I were to buy this airplane, I would want to get it cheap.  I would then change out the motor and convert the side opening canopy to the front hinged canopy.  I fly a 601HDS that I converted to front hinge canopy and it has a Rotax 912ULS motor.  I love it.

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Permalink Reply by philip j dugan on February 24, 2018 at 6:45pm

Got 601 xlb tail jab 3300 only37 hrs has current condition inspection with wig and canopy safety mods

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Permalink Reply by Joe Hopwood on February 24, 2018 at 6:57pm

I believe there is a for sale area to list this plane and more information.

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