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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 September 2023, 14:50:50
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https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared)
They don't say if he made a second attempt. :)
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Once read a book about the bloke who was the test "dummy" for the Martin Baker ejector seat.To begin with they capped the tower that the seat shot up so it got to the top,stopped and then slowly came back to the bottom.Many tests were carried out in this manner until eventually they removed the cap.First test without the cap man and seat shot skyward and returned to earth on a parachute whereupon he suffered severe injuries[broken bones etc]because they'd forgotten to tell him that he was supposed to separate himself from the seat so each would come down on their own 'chutes so he'd come down still strapped in the seat and the one 'chute wasn't enough to slow things down enough before hitting the floor!
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https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared)
They don't say if he made a second attempt. :)
I reckon his moustache was more effective than his flying suit at slowing his descent.
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https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/MDUYPrKKM5M?feature=shared)
They don't say if he made a second attempt. :)
I reckon his moustache was more effective than his flying suit at slowing his descent.
Yes....it's almost comical to watch, especially where is is standing on the edge thinking should I jump or shouldn't I jump.
It seems he made the wrong call. ::)