Zodiac CH601 XL
A Plans Built Experimental Airplane
Daniel Dempsey
Updated: May 26, 2008
Canopy
Bending Fixture
Canopy Hoops
Canopy Frames
Latch Welded
Canopy Frame Pivots
Custom Latch Design
First Fit
Todd's Rough Cut
Trim to Fit
Drilled and Clecoed
On the Floor at Last!
Drilling Front Tube
Passenger Side Latch
Pilot Side Latch
Canopy Latch Mechanism
Custom Latch
Latch Mechanism
Cable End Adjuster
Planning the Front Flashing
Back Drill Front Flashing
Trim Front Flashing
Open Up Canopy Holes
Adjust Frame
Pre Screw the Holes
3M Trim Tape and Seal
Tada! It's Done!
Passenger Side Lift Handle!
Front Flashing Overlap
Tear Drops
Rear Close Up
Open From the Front
Open From the Rear