42-VI sunshades

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42-VI sunshades

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I have the full nose/canopy cover which came with the plane. It is a PITA to put on especially if you are on your own and it is windy...
Sometimes in Australia I just want sunshade rather than cover from weather.
Anyone know where we can get fitted sunshades?
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Re: 42-VI sunshades

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I saw some fitted in Thailand.
They were specially made and similar to the soft silver fabric ones you find for car windscreens.
They were custom made and fit in all the windows when on the ground, If anyone is interested I can try find out about them.
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Please do!
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You could try Bruce's Custom Covers http://www.aircraftcovers.com. They're very well-known for making outside covers but also make internal heatshields/sunshades for some aircraft. You might ask them if they could make a set for DA40/DA42 windows.
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Re: 42-VI sunshades

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Dave
Great idea. I will have a look at their website.
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