Kay C Caldwell

Gunnison, UT

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 640
Project Status
Nearly done
Building From
Plans-only
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Lycoming
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
44U

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  • CHRISTIAN TREMBLAY

    Hi Kay,

    I was considering buying the canopy kit from Zenith (now offer in carbon fiber) but very expensive). Around 10 000$ in canadian dollars.

    When I check my plan 0059, I could see any dimension for making canopy, doors and windows plexiglass, only assembly plan. I am wondering how you did figure that dimensions ?

    My other question is about how you did the curving in the plexiglass.

    Tks for answering, this could help me to decided if I want and could do the job. I have strong habit for fabrication, I did very good jobs with my wing ribs and spars.

    Christian

     

    Oct 13, 2020

  • CHRISTIAN TREMBLAY

    Kay,
    These explanations give me confidence to try it by myself.
    I will kept this money saved for others part in the fuselage, like the main spring support weels or fiberglass cowling, to save time and efforts.
    I'am sure, all builders want to see more detail about your canopy. :-)
    TKS
    Christian 

    Oct 14, 2020

  • CHRISTIAN TREMBLAY

    Hi Kay,

    I suppose, marine plywood permit double curving door frame and cover, very hard to do with aluminium without specialized equipment. I suppose main and windows doors windshield are also double curve form, this is why you re-use piper plexiglass windows ? 

    All your photos will be very usefull to everyone.

    Tks 

    Christian

    Oct 16, 2020