Tip Up Canopy
My RV-6A made a successful takeoff with the tip-up canopy unlatched. The canopy "flew" slightly up in the airstream, trailing edge was about 10" or so up, and floating easily, if noisily. The pilot (fortunately, not me) was able to clear the pattern, slow down at a safe altitude, and close and lock the canopy.
Alternatively, he could have come back and landed, and secured the canopy on the ground.
One data point for you. You might find many more if you do a search on this forum, as the issue has been discussed quite a bit.