[NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

[Verne Koester]

I mount mine with a light smear of cabosil and resin. Then I put 1 layer of
2-ounce cloth over the top. I usually have to shape a 1/8" lite ply piece to
the contours of the canopy to provide a flat spot to mount the latch to. It
usually needs to be spaced away a little anyway so it doesn't end up too
close to the edge of the flange. Sounds heavy, but it's not and it's never
coming out. Last thing I want is to try and find a new canopy during the
season that's produced in China, Ethiopia, or some other far away place.

 

Verne

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ronald Van
Putte
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:31 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

 

I agree that it's more sturdy, but, if you plan to CA it to the canopy, you
should unscrew the handle and remove the pin and spring so you don't end up
with a locked up system (guess how I know this).

 

Ron

 

On Jan 9, 2010, at 6:47 PM, Verne Koester wrote:





I agree. I've tried various latches and the red one from Hobby-Lobby is the
best.

 

Verne

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ed Lyerly
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:43 PM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

 

I've used this one from Hobby Lobby on several airplanes .. over several
years, with no problems.

Ed

 

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hatchlatch.htm?pSearchQueryId=392265

 

 

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ronald Van
Putte
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 6:16 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

 

No argument on the plastic arm being fragile.  However, with a smoothly
engaging assembly, being beefy isn't necessary and they are very light.

 

Ron

 

On Jan 9, 2010, at 3:50 PM, Jon Lowe wrote:

 

I can't recommend these.  The plastic lever arm is too brittle/not beefy and
is easily broken with just a little force, such as a tight fit.  I've broken
one, and so has Gary Courtney.  If the arm breaks, they are a bear to get
open.  I like a lot of stuff from Hobby City, but this isn't one of them.

 

Jon Lowe

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2010 3:07 pm
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Fwd: Hatch Latch

Here they are:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9218 

 

Ron

 

 

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From: Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>

Date: January 9, 2010 2:48:36 PM CST

To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hatch Latch

Reply-To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>

 

Mike Hester put some slick white plastic ones on the canopy of the Black
Magics he built.  I think they come from China and have seen them on the
HobbyCity/HobbyKing web site.  Mike, are you out there? 

 

Ron Van Putte

 

On Jan 9, 2010, at 2:08 PM, Ron Hansen wrote:

 

Can anyone recommend a spring loaded hatch latch that will work on a 1/8"
thich fuse side to hold on my canopy?

 

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