# Securing the Canopy **URL:** \ **Category:** Legacy Waiex\ **Tags:** SonexBuildersnet\ **Created:** [April 23, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://sonexpilots.org/t/securing-the-canopy/4298 "2023-04-23T05:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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### Securing the Canopy Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:48 pm** by **Nick** Can someone or everyone please send me Ideas on how to Secure the Canopy from the outside. Thanks * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:51 pm** by **XenosN42** I use the method shown in the plans. Works well for me. * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:23 pm** by **GraemeSmith** Peter Anson Canopy Latch. [http://www.ansoneng.com/sample-page/pro … ety-latch/](https://web.archive.org/web/20240821023615/http://www.ansoneng.com/sample-page/products-summary/canopy-safety-latch/) * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:47 pm** by **peter anson** Seeing Graeme has already given me a plug I’ll add some information. In the photo below of the B model canopy latch you can see a 6mm hole through the press-release button on the outside handle. You can fit a small padlock through that hole to prevent the canopy from being opened. ![Image](https://sonexpilots.org/uploads/default/original/2X/3/30eb461a46ec50482ef8b45a9866ecb623460160.jpeg) Let’s face it; it’s only going to keep honest people out, but that’s pretty much the case with the standard Sonex arrangement too. Peter * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:48 pm** by **karmarepair** > GraemeSmith wrote:Peter Anson Canopy Latch. > > [http://www.ansoneng.com/sample-page/pro … ety-latch/](https://web.archive.org/web/20240821023615/http://www.ansoneng.com/sample-page/products-summary/canopy-safety-latch/) Second. I LOVE my Peter Anson latch. So positive and secure from inside or out (put a padlock through the hole in the external push button. * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:08 pm** by **daleandee** > XenosN42 wrote:I use the method shown in the plans. Works well for me. It does. Other methods are fine I guess but add complexity & weight. Been using the plans method for over 10 years and it works well. I added a cabinet lock that, if fitted correctly, allows the canopy to be locked with a key from the outside only. Don’t think it would stop a thief but at a fly-in if I have to be away from the plane it usually deters those that might want to open the canopy & play with the controls or the buttons … * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:45 pm** by **GraemeSmith** Be interesting to hear from folks who lost canopies that opened during taxi or take off roll. I am GUESSING - they closed the canopy but failed to pin it. It’s a TWO step operation. The canopy slide slid back and bazinga. The Anson latch - you HAVE to engage it fully as part of a ONE step operation to close and lock the canopy. – The Anson latch has an advantage of being able to be operated from outside by a rescuer. If you pin yourself into the cockpit - it’s a bit harder for rescuers. – Disclosure - I have the Anson latch… * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:30 am** by **Rick524** I hate to admit it…but I forgot to pin the canopy once, and nothing bad happened. * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:04 am** by **Tnhelm** I use the Peter Anson canopy latch modified by Peter to fit a OneX. Works great, love it. Tnhelm Onex 0137 * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:40 am** by **builderflyer** > Rick524 wrote:I hate to admit it…but I forgot to pin the canopy once, and nothing bad happened. You were fortunate. I recall at least two instances where the canopy did open in flight and despite having a harrowing experience, both were able to land safely. I’ll bet those pilots never forgot to install the pin again. Art,Sonex taildragger #95,Jabiru 3300 #261 ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:15 am** by **Bryan Cotton** My kid and I have watched the canopy opening videos. Made a big impression. We have it as a checklist item. Our canopy latch also has a spring that pulls the latch closed. That is a great feature. Regarding locking the canopy, we made the lock feature according to the plans but have never bothered. * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:30 am** by **Nick** Thanks everyone, I will be ordering the Anson Latch. Thanks for all the info * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:54 pm** by **Murray Parr** I made a latch that JM shared with is in the link below. Made from scrap plus a spring and it works very well. [viewtopic.php?f=21&t=6718&p=53311&hilit=canopy+latch#p50839](https://web.archive.org/web/20240821023612/http://www.sonexbuilders.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=6718&p=53311&hilit=canopy+latch#p50839) * * * ### Re: Securing the Canopy Posted: **Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:29 am** by **dbdevkc** I also have the latch from Peter Anson. Not installed yet, but it is a nice piece of engineering and well made. It adds almost no weight.