The problem with just "breaking" the canopy is that if you are upside down an in soft dirt/grass, I doubt you will be able to wiggle out. Having the ability to cut the fuselage seems a much better, or at least, alternative option. Thus my "hack-saw" idea. (FYI, I have nothing on board other than my fire extinguisher to break out with.) We had someone locally who went upside down in a -6 in a few inches of water. He just about drowned and though his canopy was shattered was not able to get out. He had to wait till the help arrived.
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Tony Phillips
N524AP, RV 9 (tail wheel)
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