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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

An explosive release canopy for an ejection seat system on an airliner would just release the entire top half of the plane, and don't forget that fighter pilots are both wearing flightsuits and get specific training for the event.

Even beyond the material and engineering costs it's a difficult ask, probably better to just focus on reliability in the first place.

[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Ok but what about instead of an explosive release canopy, the crew just sorta loosen some of the bolts holding the top of the plane on, then the pilot flies upside-down to gently tip everyone out of their seats

Sounds perfect, no notes.

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