Introducing the RV-14 Remote Canopy Release Kit

[@morkbov]

Very nice option. I will seriously reconsider now installing the canopy release.

[@haydenm.3912]

Is it a possibility to not install it? I don't have a kit/the plans but always thought it was just a necessary part of the build...

[@morkbov]

@@haydenm.3912 Yes you can ignore its installation. However, I strongly recommend to build the whole system but without the handle in case you sell the plane to someone else.

[@haydenm.3912]

@@morkbov Ahh, thanks for the info!

[@matthewcarlson1748]

That is so cool! Like the innovation!

[@ericthomas8147]

Love it! Truly love it!

[@Vansaircraftbuilders]

Great idea!

[@abealmosawi880]

I love it. Is there any plans to release these kits for the RV7 or other models?

[@tpsu129]

Any videos of the actual use of the handle?

[@bluepirate78]

There’s alot of Vans aircraft flying. Has any Vans aircraft ever intentionally jettisoned a canopy? What about unintentionally? What were the results?

[@JoshSinclair]

Is there a way to add a safety pin so say a child isn’t able to accidentally pull it?

[@FlyVansAircraft]

There is a metal clip included that will allow a retention wire to be installed, which attaches to the handle and requires one to pull hard before the handle will disengage from its seated/closed position. The details are in the OP-68 instructions document (see pages 6-7), which is available on the Van's website: www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/op-63/

[@sheldonupthegrove7822]

How hard is this going to be to install in a completed plane?

[@EJWash57]

I like it, and will order one for my build. Although, the pull handle should be RED.

[@FlyVansAircraft]

Red plastidip or similar material can work wonders. :)

[@EJWash57]

@@FlyVansAircraft I'll looking that - thanks! Didn't know there was such a treatment.