On Saturday, August 2, 2014 10:21:11 AM UTC-4, wrote:
I notice that he did not jettison his canopy, just opened it.
Still worked out ok...

Please be sure you understand the bailout sequence for
any aircraft you fly. For SH gliders (as this appears
to be), jettisoning the (non-Roget-hook-equipped) canopy
can result in the canopy swinging sideways and hitting
you in the head and incapacitating you, or merely
breaking your jaw as happened to a friend of mine.
Consequently, IIRC the procedure was changed to open
only and do NOT pull the jettison knob.

Please be safe out there and MAKE SURE you know
your jettison procedure! Then periodically practice
on the ground...
Best Regards, Dave