tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post6009954284391163793..comments2024-03-29T04:38:28.940-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: I May Regret This...OldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-3563916468351002752014-10-03T19:44:48.323-07:002014-10-03T19:44:48.323-07:00I dare say they are. The seat saves your life but ...I dare say they are. The seat saves your life but it's not exactly a smooth ride.<br /><br />Friend of some friends was a Tomcat driver, he had to do a Martin-Baker let down, his back was never the same.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-74884994442461386312014-10-03T18:19:39.293-07:002014-10-03T18:19:39.293-07:00I know a few that have ridden the rocket, and they...I know a few that have ridden the rocket, and they are all paying for it now...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-52573085782648207072014-10-03T11:09:56.401-07:002014-10-03T11:09:56.401-07:00That Aces II seat sounds pretty capable. And smart...That Aces II seat sounds pretty capable. And smart.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-62254278090936209552014-10-03T11:09:02.026-07:002014-10-03T11:09:02.026-07:00I personally would have had a brown stain somewher...I personally would have had a brown stain somewhere on my flight suit. That was a low level, mid-air some scary stuff!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2864897238279550382014-10-03T10:57:48.924-07:002014-10-03T10:57:48.924-07:00I don't smoke and never have, but after that e...I don't smoke and never have, but after that episode, I might have lit one up. With absolute certainty, there would have been Scotch consumed!juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54525229709149367602014-10-03T10:56:19.534-07:002014-10-03T10:56:19.534-07:00Most of the guys I know that ejected (successfully...Most of the guys I know that ejected (successfully, unfortunately that's not a certainty) either were grounded by the injuries incurred or later on in life had severe back problems. I believe that later seats had rocket motors that were "smart", so they could analyze the dive angle, speed and altitude as well as roll angle of the jet and if sufficient altitude was available, would modulate the thrust, so you didn't get the full thrust with a standing start. The Aces II seat in the F-15 was capable of a successful ejection from an inverted position 100' off the deck (in level flight). Never heard of anyone availing themselves of this capability, but it was somewhat comforting to know it was available.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39536175584198502572014-10-03T10:44:55.766-07:002014-10-03T10:44:55.766-07:00Trust me, Murph is a very funny guy. Also a very c...Trust me, Murph is a very funny guy. Also a very curious guy.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-89684246438860460912014-10-03T10:43:47.023-07:002014-10-03T10:43:47.023-07:00Yup, Russian. Says it all.
Thanks Buck.Yup, Russian. Says it all.<br /><br />Thanks Buck.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-39461983636709007282014-10-03T10:04:32.597-07:002014-10-03T10:04:32.597-07:00I remember Lex writing about ejecting seats - how ...I remember Lex writing about ejecting seats - how they are so powerful and violent that injury/death can come from ejecting. And it can compress the spine such that you are permanently smaller. So they are a last resort but when they can save your life....<br /><br />On Murphy can't decide whether he was funny or obnoxious. <br /><br />Leaning towards the latter :-) Bill Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296770640153629109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-79395257294680993032014-10-03T09:23:53.577-07:002014-10-03T09:23:53.577-07:00In re: the video and that Russian mid-air. So the...In re: the video and that Russian mid-air. So the one guy hits the ground and then casually lights a ciggie. He cheated death once, only to choose a slower, more painful sort of exit. I thought fighter pilots were smarter than that, but then again he IS a Rooshian.<br /><br />Nice post.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-44786455144720553582014-10-03T09:07:58.593-07:002014-10-03T09:07:58.593-07:00That actually sounds like fun. Once. Just once.That actually sounds like fun. Once. Just once.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67620580448268238872014-10-03T08:54:48.037-07:002014-10-03T08:54:48.037-07:00In light of how very COMFORTABLE those seats are, ...In light of how very COMFORTABLE those seats are, and to greatly enhance the educational aspect of a museum tour, it would be fun to offer the very inquisitive patrons a chance to don full flight gear, strap on a jet, and make a simulated flight. Rig up some kind of flight simulator doohickey to make it fun. Feed 'em a large cup of JP-5 flavored coffee and off they go for a 90 minute cycle. At minute 88 give them the "99, max conserve" call. At minute 125, the "Texaco" call. At minute 165 bingo and pigeons. At minute 210, simulate a landing ashore, and just before you let 'em unstrap, tell 'em they're gonna hot pump and head back to the boat. Let 'em stew for five minutes, hand 'em a roll of enlisted kleenex to mop up the tears and snot, and let 'em go if they promise to be very good. They'll need a bit of help getting out of the jet.<br /><br />Hey, I see I can apply online for a docent position! Bwa-ha-ha!PrairieAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466447251827774900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2539015441066310692014-10-03T08:33:35.277-07:002014-10-03T08:33:35.277-07:00Thanks Juvat. I am so screwed. When will I learn?
...Thanks Juvat. I am so screwed. When will I learn?<br /><br />;-)OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-47568750029986963992014-10-03T07:34:42.956-07:002014-10-03T07:34:42.956-07:00I'm pretty sure you've got enough powder a...I'm pretty sure you've got enough powder at your house to make a start cart if you needed. (Just to add to the trouble Sarge is in)juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-70089783025534044002014-10-03T07:32:33.954-07:002014-10-03T07:32:33.954-07:00D'oh!D'oh!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-53058600913365067382014-10-03T06:59:06.795-07:002014-10-03T06:59:06.795-07:00Cart start...of course. Off to eBay to find cartri...Cart start...of course. Off to eBay to find cartridges.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-29232126529380517302014-10-03T06:31:18.457-07:002014-10-03T06:31:18.457-07:00The F-4 engines can't be started without outsi...The F-4 engines can't be started without outside intervention. GPU works, have to have bleed air -60 was the starter of choice, there is also something called a "cart start."<br /><br />But I've given you too much information to begin with.<br /><br />I knew you'd kick yourself about the canopies. Heh.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-64754417070870928782014-10-03T06:28:28.055-07:002014-10-03T06:28:28.055-07:00I was pretty sure you weren't a member Juvat. ...I was pretty sure you weren't a member Juvat. Seems that would have come up at some point.<br /><br />Having that seat, no matter how rough ejection is, sure is a comfort for me when <em>The WSO</em> and <em>Big Time</em> are flying.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-22580250594199155452014-10-03T06:26:48.024-07:002014-10-03T06:26:48.024-07:00Dick Lifer? He had to have been one tough sonuvagu...<em>Dick Lifer?</em> He had to have been one tough sonuvagun to be in the military with a moniker like that. Wow!<br /><br />Great link too, thanks SoCal.OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-24718879699286676282014-10-03T06:24:54.040-07:002014-10-03T06:24:54.040-07:00So the canopies open WITHOUT power?
DAMMIT!
Fort...So the canopies open WITHOUT power?<br /><br />DAMMIT!<br /><br />Fortunately I know of numerous F-4 display aircraft that are much closer than those aboard Midway. <br /><br />So...the engines. Can they be started from the cockpit without using a GPU? And this is totally an academic question, of course.<br /><br />And worst comes to worst, the dogs are beneficiaries on a pretty cool life insurance policy. It'll buy a lot of Purina.Murphy's Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164780742334950772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-79598389361729094602014-10-03T06:21:00.030-07:002014-10-03T06:21:00.030-07:00The Ejection Tie Club...A membership that I'm ...The Ejection Tie Club...A membership that I'm very happy not to be eligible for. Take offs and landings are exactly even. Though there were several times I was glad to have had the option of joining the club, if you get my gist.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-56097095700649603782014-10-03T06:15:13.982-07:002014-10-03T06:15:13.982-07:00When I first saw your post I immediately thought o...When I first saw your post I immediately thought of my friend Dick Lifer. He recently returned from a tour of England. One event was special just for him and his wife, a personal tour of the Martin-Baker factory. He's a member (#1896) of the Ejection Tie Club.( http://www.martin-baker.com/clubs/ejection-tie-club ) SoCal Pir8https://www.blogger.com/profile/15601598407298523580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-75816753664060394472014-10-03T06:12:17.298-07:002014-10-03T06:12:17.298-07:00Thanks!Thanks!OldAFSargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-75006348703281431372014-10-03T06:05:46.944-07:002014-10-03T06:05:46.944-07:00Great read!Great read!Greenie Boardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254673778315822289noreply@blogger.com