Hi, I am building fiberglass side-by-side two seater of my own design, and I have to make some choices on the canopy/windshield.
There are several design options out there. I am considering doing mine several ways and am trying to make a decision here. I want to hear what you folks think about each of them. Advantages, disadvantages, lousy features, sexy features. I don't want to bias the discussion with my opinions, at least not yet, so just fire away and I will take notes.
Methods for consideration:
Fixed Windshield, canopy slides fore-and aft (RV8);
Fixed windshield, canopy lifts up on pivot from one side (Bf109);
Fixed Windshield, canopy lifts up on pivots from back (F15);
Full bubble, hinges from one side (Long EZ, Cozy, Brokaw Bullet);
And the non-canopy, Gullwing doors and windshield frame pivoting doors.
So. warm me with your thoughts. If I missed a good option hit me with that too.
There are several design options out there. I am considering doing mine several ways and am trying to make a decision here. I want to hear what you folks think about each of them. Advantages, disadvantages, lousy features, sexy features. I don't want to bias the discussion with my opinions, at least not yet, so just fire away and I will take notes.
Methods for consideration:
Fixed Windshield, canopy slides fore-and aft (RV8);
Fixed windshield, canopy lifts up on pivot from one side (Bf109);
Fixed Windshield, canopy lifts up on pivots from back (F15);
Full bubble, hinges from one side (Long EZ, Cozy, Brokaw Bullet);
And the non-canopy, Gullwing doors and windshield frame pivoting doors.
So. warm me with your thoughts. If I missed a good option hit me with that too.
