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Blades, Night Flying and Painting > How to secure the cold night string to a canopy?
 
 
jackheli
Elite Veteran
Location: Vancouver - Canada

Hi Guys,

In the past I was using plastic tie-wraps through holes in the canopy in order to secure the string. Is there a better way of doing it?

Thanks



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04-17-2008 05:37 AM
 
 
wings19
Senior Heliman
Location: Traverse City, MI

I have never tried this but here is an idea for you:

I once got some wire holders from Radio Shack to tidy up the wiring in one of my planes. They are pretty small and have a sticky back so you could stick something like that on the canopy to attach the glow wires. This would work best on an electric night flyer so the fuel wouldn't degrade the double stick tape.

Nick
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04-17-2008 01:19 PM
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maxxteezy
Heliman
Location: texas

I had a dedicated night canopy and I just used ca and accelerator. Held up thru crashes and all.
04-17-2008 03:41 PM
 
 
RappyTappy
Elite Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Shoe Goo works great.

Chris
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04-17-2008 03:42 PM
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jackheli
Elite Veteran
Location: Vancouver - Canada

I guess I'll have to go for a dedicated canopy as well...

I was hoping I could add and remove the wiring at my leisure...

Thanks guys.



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04-17-2008 06:06 PM
 
 
pwood
Key Veteran
Location: Dubai, UAE

Hi guys

I am also making a dedicated night canopy. Was planning to tape it on to get the best possition and then drill small holes either side of the glow wire every inch or so and tie it on with nylon fishing line.

Regards
Paul
04-17-2008 06:51 PM
 
 
jackheli
Elite Veteran
Location: Vancouver - Canada

If you are drilling holes it is easier if you drill only a single small hole and put a small plastic tie-strap from the inside of the canopy going out, around the glow wire and back in through the same hole to be locked onto the end of the tie strap.



Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new - Albert Einstein
04-17-2008 07:07 PM
 
 
RappyTappy
Elite Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, NV

When I did my canopy, I did zip ties and shoe goo, I did not want to see my canopy wire go flying into my blades inverted. I just liked the extra sense of security.

Chris
Rex 500
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Mickey Tylo
04-17-2008 08:17 PM
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pwood
Key Veteran
Location: Dubai, UAE

Hi jackheli

Good idea about only one hole. Must look good...

Regards
Paul
04-18-2008 06:43 AM
 
 
jackheli
Elite Veteran
Location: Vancouver - Canada

I didn't invent it, but I am very glad to share.

You are welcome.



Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new - Albert Einstein
04-18-2008 06:46 AM
 
 
centuryman
Veteran
Location: deerriver,mn usa

hot glue works awesome. i did my canopy in like 20 minutes.

Didn't hurt the wire either.

Buddy of mine tryed it first.
06-07-2008 04:48 AM
 
 
03fomoco
Senior Heliman
Location: Tucson AZ

Get the sport canopy

Pick up the plastic sport canopy for 22 bucks and grab a dremel, works great.

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06-08-2008 12:27 AM
 
 
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