brass100 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi all, I seem to remember reading somewhere that when landing a spitfire, pilots would often pull the canopy back and open the access door slightly to prevent the hood from sliding shut in the event of an accident. Presumably to avoid being trapped in the cockpit. Can anyone confirm this please? I would like to build an example and depict it coming into land and thought this detail might be a nice touch. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 That is correct. By opening the door just a sliver, and latching it in that position, it effectively "jammed" the canopy open. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yes, it's standard action, as laid down in the Pilot's Notes. Quoting here from the V notes... "During the preliminary approach see that the cockpit hood is locked open, and the emergency exit door is set at the half-cock position .Take care not to get the arm out into the airflow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 It's also easier to see around the nose when side-slipping in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brass100 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks everyone - really appreciated. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brass100 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's also easier to see around the nose when side-slipping in too. Thanks Miggers for the email - very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You're very welcome brass. Any thing else you need then just shout up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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