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| | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 | I too have bubble windows. I don't notice much if any distortion.
Jacob | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 81 | Do the opening frames make any difference on window size? When I talked to aero plastics they said they could provide only non opening bubble windows. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 | My airplane came with the bubble windows already installed, but my windows open.
Jacob | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,197 Likes: 2 Member/5000+posts! | | Member/5000+posts! Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,197 Likes: 2 | Wish we could have one piece Bubble Doors  Now THAT would help with the shoulder room!
Dan
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities. (Mark Twain)
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,969 Member/10,000+ posts! | | Member/10,000+ posts! Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,969 | I just purchased two windows from Cee Baily for approximately $39 each and $11 shipping. Total bill: $87
Texas Aeroplastics wanted $60 each with $52 shipping. Total cost: $164
Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,667 Likes: 11 Member/1500+posts | | Member/1500+posts Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,667 Likes: 11 | I too have bubble windows. I don't notice much if any distortion.
Jacob I didn't notice any distortion either. The one thing I did not do and should have was open it up to see if it cleared the wing. Jacob, does your clear the wing or touch? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,969 Member/10,000+ posts! | | Member/10,000+ posts! Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,969 | The bubble windows will have to wait until a more opportune time. Besides, I think we would miss the vents in the side windows. We have grown to really like em!
Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,786 Likes: 545 Member/10,000+ posts! | | Member/10,000+ posts! Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,786 Likes: 545 | It is time to install some new side windows. For those that are familiar. There are two thicknesses. .060" and .100". Is there any advantage going thicker? Does the thicker window create replacement problems? I've heard/read that the thicker windows are much more difficult to install. I would suspect one would have to leave out the the rubber weatherstripping and instead using silicone glue to seal it in the metal channnel. I would also expect the thicker side windows to be stronger (especially on the flimsy doors of straight-tails), and possibly quieter.
-Kirk Wennerstrom
President, Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation
1976 Cessna Cardinal RG N7556V
Hangar D1, Bridgeport, CT KBDR
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 | I haven't disconnected the arm at the front of the window, and with that restraint the windows do not touch the bottom of the wing or the door catch when the windows are opened on the ground or in flight.
Jacob | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 666 Member/500+posts | | Member/500+posts Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 666 | I replaced one of my side windows about7 or 8 years ago. I got advice on how to do it from various surces when we were still on the Yahoo Groups as a forum platform.
It is no easy task to get the glass inserted into the window frame grooves.
I don't recall now, but I believe that the thickness is detailed in the parts manual for your plane.
Incidently, I replaced the window with plexiglass from the hardware store which is 1/8" thick which is thicker then the recommended size. It was a struggle getting installed.
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