Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:28 pm
by 13brv3
Greetings,
I wondered if anyone has found a canopy cover that’s a good fit for the Onex, and maybe less expensive than Bruce’s cover. This would be for very occasional away from the home.
https://www.aircraftcovers.com/model_pdf.php?p1=ONX
Thanks,
Rusty
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 11:10 pm
by GordonTurner
Hi Rusty
They aren’t inexpensive, but I’ve used Bruces covers in the past and the quality is outstanding. Customer service was super too, and the covers last a long tume. Sometimes cheaper doesn’t turn out to be cheaper…
Best, Gordon
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:05 am
by Mike53
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Done at a local canvas shop. Required 5 yds of Sunbrella material . Cost $450 Canadian ,so about $275 US three years ago.
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:50 am
by 13brv3
That’s a nice custom fit. I’ll probably go with one of Bruce’s covers. I like that they’re lined inside to keep from scratching the canopy. I wish they’d give some examples of weights and folded size to help decide which one to get. I’d probably want to keep it in the plane all the time, so light and small is best.
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:14 am
by Bryan Cotton
I am in the process of making one for the Waiex. I’m more interested in a travel cover so it is made out of fuzzy backed tablecloths.
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:01 pm
by 13brv3
Bryan Cotton wrote:I am in the process of making one for the Waiex. I’m more interested in a travel cover so it is made out of fuzzy backed tablecloths.
That will be great for fly-in picnics 
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:10 pm
by Murray Parr
I purchased the one from Sonex for the B model, perhaps they sell them for Onex too
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:32 pm
by 13brv3
Can you find covers on the Sonex page now? There was an old (2013) thread where someone asked about a cover for the Onex, and the answer was that the standard Sonex cover would fit, and was available from Sonex. The web store search doesn’t find any canopy cover that I can see now, but if you bought one for a B model, they must have had some fairly recently. If you can find a link, I’ll certainly take a look. Thanks,
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:31 pm
by Murray Parr
I ordered it in 2017 it was part SKU: Canopy Cover but I can’t find it on their website, maybe email Sonex to see if they still sell them
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:18 pm
by Weatherpilot
Just lost my hanger and now have to tie down until my number comes up on the waiting list. I purchased Bruce’s cover for my legacy Sonex. First time I have used it. Fit and quality seem to be really good. I think the extra $$ may payoff in the long run.
Re: Any canopy cover recommendations?
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:53 am
by 13brv3
Sorry to hear about the hangar. It seems like the wait is really long everywhere. I’ll almost certainly buy one of Bruce’s covers. The only question is whether I’ll get the normal cover, or the travel cover. I sent them an email last week to see if they can give me any comparison in folded size and weight between the two. If there isn’t a significant difference, I’d likely go with the better one, even though I hope to not use it full time. Heck, I might never use it but it will be there if I need it.