RV-6 Accident Near Shady Acres Airport, WA (3B8)

[RV8JD]

The LifeHammer works. This vid has been posted many times on VAF in the numerous discussions on breaking the canopy:

https://youtu.be/fRvQxGl4kt4

[dreed]

This lifehammer looks like a good alternative. Seatbelt cutter, some weight and a ceramic punch.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASKSB1M...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[AirHound]

Ever hear of any that aren?t seen until SAR locate them?

[AirHound]

When VFR It?s good to plan routes for best chance to be seen sooner than later when going cross country. Then the question is, the road or the field?

[donaziza]

See posts 19 and 39. I still like this saws all, because it may well be more the the canopy one is trying to cut out of. I'm thinking--canopy mired in mud, only thing left, is out the side of the fuselage.

[rv8ch]

Originally Posted by donaziza

See posts 19 and 39. I still like this saws all, because it may well be more the the canopy one is trying to cut out of. I'm thinking--canopy mired in mud, only thing left, is out the side of the fuselage.

I agree - only concern is that if there is leaking fuel, would the motor in the electric sawsall generate sparks?

[donaziza]

Originally Posted by rv8ch

I agree - only concern is that if there is leaking fuel, would the motor in the electric sawsall generate sparks?

Yeah, Also--see post19 (Are you in Switzerland??)

[rv8ch]

Originally Posted by donaziza

Yeah, Also--see post19 (Are you in Switzerland??)

When you put it like that, I think you are right - I'll keep my eye out for a good product like that. Just for the piece of mind. I can see scenarios where it might come in handy. Some newer battery charged devices can even be charged with a USB cable, which of course is very convenient in an aircraft. (Yes, I'm in Switzerland - beautiful place!)

[gmcjetpilot]

Originally Posted by N804RV

Those escape tools and spring loaded punches all work great on automotive safety glass. [Snip]

In a tight cockpit, with no room to swing a tool. I think it'd be really tough to bust your way out, especially in a tandem seat configuration.

I'd love to come up with a spring powered bolt gun that is strong enough to punch through the canopy, and still easily cocked.

Has anybody seen anything like that?

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Just found this. Ordered it and hoping to do some tests with it later. Weight is <15oz.

https://www.bunnyrancher.com/store/p...Bolt_Gun_.html

Thought same thing. I agree with you. A super sized center punch on steroids is ideal. Great find. Kind of icky primary use. Reminds me of movie "No Country for Old Men". Let me know how it works... I'd add a pliers, like angle head channel locks. Once you get hole started, the pliers work well to break the edge to make bigger hole to crawl through.