1. Removed the glossy factory powder-coating from the handle that will be my canopy lifting handle. I will have it powder-coated matte black to match the theme of the airplane.
2. My friend Jim once again helped me tape the skirt into position on the airplane.
3. I wanted to get the skirt position exactly right, so I spent a considerable amount of time taking measurements and adjusting the fit of the skirt.
4. Began marking the drilling locations.
5. Drilled and clecoed the first three holes through the skirt, through the pre-existing canopy holes, and into the pre-existing canopy frame holes.