Monday, December 21, 2015

Canopy assembly begins

The canopy construction has started and the project is starting to look more complete.  The RV-14 has lots of interior room under that bubble canopy.  It is going to be a very comfortable airplane!








Build side rails and fit to front canopy frame

Ready to rivet front canopy frame





Ready to rivet side rails to front canopy frame

Build and rivet back frame to side rails

 Fit canopy frame assembly to fuselage 




Fit canopy frame assembly to fuselage 

Fit canopy frame assembly to fuselage 

First fit of canopy bubble to frame


First fit of canopy bubble to frame

#40 holes drilled and clecoed to frame. Fits like a glove closes and latches so nice.

#40 holes drilled and clecoed to frame. Fits like a glove closes and latches so nice.












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