Segmented Tandem Canopy

[GESchwarz]

I am strongly considering going with a segmented canopy design for my tandem cockpit. Most tandem seat canopies are a one-piece bubble. My motivation is to have the comfort and freedom for either occupant to crack open the window for ventilation or for the sheer joy of flying in an open cockpit.

I realize that it is more complex and even greater weight, and keeping water out could be an issue, but I live in So Cal where it doesn't rain much and I'll be VFR most the time anyways. I just don't like the idea of being sealed up inside a solar heated bubble.

What sort of trials and difficulties am I likely to face going down this road?

 

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