On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:22:56 AM UTC-4, KAIO wrote:
I'm thinking of buying a parachute for using in a 1-26. I was not able to find any instance of bailout from a 1-26 in the NTSB database. is is really possible, practicable, to egress a 1-26 in flight? Can the 1-26 canopy be ejected?

I know that almost anyone who flies a 1-26 does so without wearing a parachute, so I don't want to discuss the relative merits of having one available (I obviously think wearing a parachute is always a good idea). Just who practical is it.

Any pilot who flies 1-26s wearing parachutes?

Thanks!!!!

Canopy ejection involves removing the two hing pins. If well maintained and installed correctly they "should" come out easy. (I've never tried it in flight.)

Most 1-26 canopies have a lanyard line to keep the canopy from opening too far when getting in or out.
An ejected canopy attached by such a lanyard could stay attached and present a serious problem.
I use a carabiner clip on my lanyard for a quick disconnect - but only for removing the canopy on the ground.

I do not wear a parachute in a 1-26.