RocketShip Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Can anyone suggest what is available in a sunshade to suit the Victa Airtourer. Sure gets hot in a low wing in summer. Can't seem to find much using Google.
facthunter Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Some used a curtain across the top and able to be moved on wires. Nev
djpacro Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 My friend fitted these. Airtourer Association is the best place to ask.
facthunter Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 They certainly get hot. I always opened the canopy after landing but that has it's risks. Put you hand in the usual place and apply a bit of brake and watch out hand. Nev 1
RocketShip Posted January 11, 2023 Author Posted January 11, 2023 Thanks for the reply. I will send Koger an email.
Roundsounds Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) VH-RSJ had some pieces of curved painted Perspex that fitted into tracks and slid forward when needed. Looked like a factory fitment. Edited January 12, 2023 by Roundsounds
facthunter Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 You certainly need something as it's a lot of sunshine coming in. Nev
RocketShip Posted January 12, 2023 Author Posted January 12, 2023 Checked out VH-RSJ, love the paint scheme. Koger can do one for the Airtourer as was mentioned.
djpacro Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Roundsounds said: VH-RSJ had some pieces of curved painted Perspex that fitted into tracks and slid forward when needed. Looked like a factory fitment. I had forgotten about that - forward of the painted section. Sun protection must’ve been an option. https://images.app.goo.gl/rfyc7GUkzBAPhBK79 1
pmccarthy Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 I will ask Ivan, the current owner of the rolled steel joist, how it works. I flew VH-MVF a lot back in the 1970s in Broken Hill and we just lived with it for a while, then painted white the top of the canopy.
facthunter Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 MUL and MVL in the 60's No heat shielding. These were for Instructor assessment to purchase if I recall correctly.. Nev
pmccarthy Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Ivan has no knowledge of the sliding shade that may have once been fitted to VH-RSJ.
Roundsounds Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 3 hours ago, pmccarthy said: Ivan has no knowledge of the sliding shade that may have once been fitted to VH-RSJ. I’m talking about the 1970/80s version, before it was declared a write off following an EFATO at Camden.
Roundsounds Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) This image shows the outer “rail” the Perspex covers slid in. The rail was also made from two sections of Perspex. The cover in this image would have been stowed in the painted section and not visible. Edited January 14, 2023 by Roundsounds 1
Roundsounds Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 This image shows the cover / shade slid toward covering the unpainted section about the crew.
Roundsounds Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Rocketship, it might be worth checking with VH-ECI. Recent pics look like it’s got the rails?
RocketShip Posted January 19, 2023 Author Posted January 19, 2023 Thanks for the help with the canopy sunshield much appreicated.
RossK Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 On 14/01/2023 at 9:12 PM, Roundsounds said: Rocketship, it might be worth checking with VH-ECI. Recent pics look like it’s got the rails? VH-ECI is in my Log Book 😁
RocketShip Posted January 19, 2023 Author Posted January 19, 2023 VH-ECI looks very nice. I see it was upgraded with a 160hp engine. They would go well with that engine. I would imagine fuel would become a problem though. Burning lot more fuel.
Roundsounds Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 2 hours ago, RossK said: VH-ECI is in my Log Book 😁 It’s in my logbook too (as the 160HP version)
djpacro Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 On 19/01/2023 at 4:23 PM, RocketShip said: VH-ECI looks very nice. I see it was upgraded with a 160hp engine. They would go well with that engine. I would imagine fuel would become a problem though. Burning lot more fuel. I've done quite a bit in ECI but far from my favourite Airtourer model. Even the factory built Airtourer Super 150 had a miserable useful load for aerobatics. Add engine oil to the empty weight here then the amended unusable fuel allowance. ECI's empty weight is higher as I recall.
RocketShip Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Interesting to read that djpacro. Yes the amended usable fuel is 112 ltrs by the AD I have. I enjoy flying the 115, sure it docile in climb, but lots of fun and easy to fly and land. And you can do aerobatics.
pmccarthy Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 The 115 just slips into RAA 760 kg category. Not with the larger engines.
Roundsounds Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 10 hours ago, djpacro said: I've done quite a bit in ECI but far from my favourite Airtourer model. Even the factory built Airtourer Super 150 had a miserable useful load for aerobatics. Add engine oil to the empty weight here then the amended unusable fuel allowance. ECI's empty weight is higher as I recall. The 100HP is the nicest handling / to aerobat in my opinion, just slow to reach altitude.
facthunter Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Pretty ground hugging on a hot day Has anyone gone tailwheel and ditch the heavy nosewheel? Nev. 1
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