REFLECTOR: Canard Cover and cowl attachment system

[Scott Derrick]

Chuck, I hate all those stainless screws and washers, so does my prop!

Can you get some pictures of all the hinges with a description together 
for those of us that want to change to your system?

You could post them on tvbf or I could on tvbf or my site?

thanks,

Scott

Chuck Harbert wrote:

> I have the small canard cutout (approx 7" by 24"), and it is fastened 
> without screws/fasteners. It uses aluminun wedges on the forward part 
> and a spring loaded door latch on the aft side. I open it by pulling a 
> cable (runs inside a plastic tube) that opens the door latch. I also 
> have a couple springs pushing the cover up, so that it doesn't move. I 
> use the same system for the front top door (gear access door?). It 
> works fine and doesn't move in flight, plus it's very easy to open and 
> close. I understand that some other Velocity's use this system.
>
> The thing I like best is my cowl attachment system which uses 6 piano 
> hinges only (no screws or fasteners). I can take off my cowls in about 
> 10 seconds (I've done it). I saw this type of system on a Lancair, and 
> it wasn't that difficult to build, plus it's stronger and doesn't wear 
> out or crack. Don't know if anybody has this on their Velocity.
>
> Chuck H
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