just what speed do you think canopy is closing? Plus to close /open it, pilot needs to reach controls which I would think move pilot a bit. And heck, after first "whack" on helmet, pilot will learn. ;)
My google-fu is weak.
Here's what I found so far
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/096084.pdf
Performance test of F-86F-40
That website has a lot of good info. For example; Mig Alley book.
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a440091.pdf
Operation suitability test of F86F.
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/017568.pdf
Never heard of that terminology. Usually it's called "initial" or "overhead"
http://www.cannonaviation.com/overhead_pattern.php
It can be done in any aircraft...nothing to do with "fighter".
http://zonalandeducation.com/mstm/physics/mechanics/curvedMotion/projectileMotion/commonQuestionsCalculator/commonQuestionsCalculator.html
Have fun with that calculator. No gliding, just pure physics.