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Because most constructors would have fitted the instrument panel before fitting the windscreen, it can be difficult to remove. If it is held in place by captive nuts, then that makes things a lot easier. If not, very difficult to get at the nuts behind the panel.

? The UK kits had captive nuts.

There is a modification, approved in UK, that allows the front bit of the pod to be cut off and made as a removable nose cone. I did that and I still have the details , it was published in the UK Microlight Flying magazine years ago and I also have the original wiring diagram. The removable nose cone is brilliant, it comes off in two minutes and it allows easy access to the nosewheel assembly and pedals? and would help re your panel removal. It is also brilliant if ever you need to remove the windscreen.

Huw ( from UK)