Canopy covers help reduce damage to your airplane's upholstery and avionics caused by excessive heat, and they can eliminate problems caused by leaky door and window seals. They keep the windshield and window surfaces clean and help prevent vandalism and theft.

The Aeronca Chief Over-Top Canopy Cover encloses the windshield, side, rear and skylight windows. This is a one-piece design which wraps around the canopy and closes with Velcro behind the pilot's side door, and at the same place on the other side of the cabin. By peeling open the Velcro closure on the door side, one can enter the airplane without removing the entire cover. Over the top of the cabin area the cover extends out past the wing root fairings to help protect against leaks. The cover fastens with two belly straps which are adjustable and detachable from either side with heavy duty nylon buckles. To keep the sides of the cover from sagging, special tightening straps are sewn onto the upper hem on each side. To insure the most secure fit, high quality bungee cord is enclosed in the hem of the cover. This cord is also adjustable for tightness.

Each canopy cover is custom sewn and trimmed in the colors of the airplane. A duffle bag is also provided. For an extra charge the airplane's registration number can be imprinted onto both sides of the cover.

Each canopy cover is made of nylon Silver Laminate. Bruce's Custom Covers developed Silver Laminate especially for aircraft protection. The outer material is a medium weight nylon treated for ultraviolet resistance and anti-static buildup. The inner lining is brushed nylon tricot knit. Silver Laminate is extremely reflective. Tests show that the cabin interior temperature can be reduced by as much as 25 degrees (25 degrees F.). It is water, ice and snow repellent, yet it is breathable enough to allow moisture to escape from between the cover and the windshield surface. Silver Laminate contains no hydrocarbon compounds which can harm plexiglass windshields and acrylic finishes.

Engine Inlet Plugs are "pillows" sewn of heavy duty vinyl material and stuffed with a single block of urethane foam. A zipper in the back of each plug allows the foam to be removed and dried if necessary. Engine plugs have warning flags which stick up above the cowl line, visible from the cockpit. The aircraft registration number is embroidered onto each plug.

The Engine Cover is made of Silver Laminate like the Canopy Cover. It encloses the entire engine cowling area and closes with Velcro beneath the prop spinner. It is attached with a belly strap aft of the firewall, and with Velcro to the Canopy Cover.

The Propellor Cover is a one-piece form fit design which slips over the blades and spinner. The cover zips together along the bottom edge of the blade covers. The Propellor Cover is made of Silver Laminate.

Wing and Horizontal Stabilizer Covers are form-fit to slip over the wing tip and secure with straps under the wing. They are made of medium weight nylon, and come with a storage bag.

HeatShield Interior Reflectors are made of a special laminate of metallized polyester film and closed cell foam. Less than 1/8" thick, the reflector is stiff enough when flat to stand up against the windshield using the sunvisors and window framing only. On some designs Velcro fasteners are necessary. HeatShields roll up and store in a sleeve, yet retain a memory to be flat whenever they are needed. HeatShields are an excellent short-term remedy for cockpit overheating, but the Canopy Cover offers a more effective and practical solution.