Quickie Q2 Lite Construction Manual - page 290
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CANOPY RETENTION
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It is advisable to have some form of restraint for an open
canopy besides permitting it to rest on the main wing. Otherwise, in
case of a strong wind, the canopy may be blown off of the aircraft.
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The illustration shows a simple shock cord arrangement. The
cable is sized so that the canopy will remain open with tension
against the shock cord. This will require the canopy to be open
approximately 90 degrees.
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A more clever solution is to purchase a small gas spring
assembly (such as those on automobile hatchbacks) and install it on
the aft canopy bulkhead and the seat back bulkhead. This is the
ultimate in sex appeal!