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I'm new to Coupes, and don't pretend to be an expert. I have a lot of time in USMC fighters and often think about how to get the hell ot of a downed airplane. Specifically, I think the canopies on my ALON and in later MOONEYS, might present an exit problem in event of a forced/cash landing. I think the canopies will be forced forward upon impact, rendering them incapable of being opened. WAL-MART offers a simple "pointed hammer" escape tool (complete with a seat belt cutter and a flashlight) for $5.86! ! It is easily installed with three screws, on the aft bulkhead of the luggage compartment , within reach of each crewmember. You can't beat the price !!
DON BOWEN
don bowen
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