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Let's take a look at some of the small but critical mechanisms we have been working on for the DarkAero 1 prototype. These include the canopy latch, throttle control, and canopy jettison.

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If you'd like to learn more about the DarkAero project or would like to support the project, follow one of these links:

DarkAero 1 Aircraft - https://www.darkaero.com/aircraft
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Keeping the Canopy From Opening in Flight
04:31 - How We're Throttling the Engine
9:17 - Why Have a Glare Shield?
12:28 - The Canopy Jettison Mechanism
14:41 - Our Next Major Milestone