RV-8 Sliding Canopy Automatic Latch

Sliding Canopy Automatic Latch for RV-8s and other aircraft with a sliding canopy allows you to place convenient “stop” positions in your canopy track. It’s easy to use, simple, and highly effective. This latch installs just behind the pilot’s seat near the canopy rail. The pilot is then able to slide the canopy back just beyond the latch, slide it back forward to easily engage the latch, and close the canopy after strapping into the cockpit. No more strapping in only to find that the canopy has slid back and is now out of reach for closing! To open or close the canopy all the way, simply slide it normally. The latch only engages when you slide it just past the stop and then pull slightly forward again. Using this latch is a no-brainer. Even a caveman could do it! Machined from durable Delrin and aluminumInstallation instructions included To see the canopy latch in action, check out the video below from RV builder Matt Dralle. Depending on your installation, you may also need an AN3