[simpits-tech] windscreen frame...

[Gene Buckle]

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008, Roy Coates wrote:

> On Wed, 29 Oct 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:
>
>>> Why not just hinge the windscreen forward ?
>>>
>>
>> Because of how it mates to the lower fuselage, I can't hinge it there, BUT
>> I could hinge it on the side.  That would allow me to locate things in the
>> right spot while still allowing a bit more room to enter/exit.
>>
>> Thanks for the idea Roy.
>
>
> Remember what I did with my 1st simpit?  I ended up with a removal side
> hatch for people not willing to 'hoik' themselves over the side.
>
> An easier alternative is a large sign reading "No Salad Dodgers!"
>
Hehee.  If this thing had side consoles I might entertain the "portly 
portal", but it doesn't.  It would require all sorts of nightmarish crap 
on the part of the builder to properly mount the throttle quadrant if the 
side came off. :)

g.



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