The Diamond DA-20 has the same means of
egress as the 360 and Legacy (the canopy) and is certified. There is no
secondary means, but there is a small crash ax/hammer behind the seat, maybe
that is what allowed them to certify it.
Kevin
>BTW, in the general
discussion of Part 23 and experimental airplanes having different safety
standards, Part 23 requires an >"alternate
means of egress". On a spam can, there is usually a door on each
side. The Lancair 360 would not be certifiable >with its single means of egress (the
openable canopy). It's possible that you could convince the FAA that a
canopy breaker >ool
is an "alternate means", but it would be a tough argument to win.