Blade Covers are sewn of medium weight nylon pack cloth. Cut "full" to avoid trim tabs, blade covers can be installed from the ground with the aid of lightweight rope which is attached to the open end. Covers are cinched tight at the blade root with straps and Delrin buckles. A small opening at the tip of the cover allows for some air circulation and drainage. For operations in extremely cold weather, Cold Weather Blade Covers are fitted with full length zippers, and with "boots" designed to accept a pre-heater hose. Made of medium weight nylon, blade covers are available in a variety of colors. A duffle bag is included. Exhaust Covers are carefully form-fit and made of heavy weight nylon. It has a bungee cord hem, and attaches with a plastic-coated metal hook at the end of a bungee cord. The hook attaches to the small ventilating grill forward of the exhaust. 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. |