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Link to VB Site (http://www.virginblue.com.au/products/voyeur/jun05/index.php?section=In%20a%20Spin)
“I’ve been involved in many Sydney-to-Hobart rescues,” he says. “And a few years ago, when Steve Fossett’s attempt to fly solo around the world in a balloon failed and he ditched in the ocean, I rescued him.”
...A Balloon solo AND a rescue solo........
:rolleyes:
Penance
28th Jun 2005, 15:51
Pat is at Essendon Airport being measured for his G-suit. The suit will help restrict blood flow away from his brain as the PC-9 stunt plane flown by the Roulettes exposes his body to 5.9G, or forces equivalent to 5.9 times his body weight.
Didn't think Patty would've needed a suit to restrict blood flow to his brain... or was that away from?
Neither would 5.9 times his body weight add up to all that much...
BankAngle50
29th Jun 2005, 02:12
Mr Q I think its only fair to clarify that the quote is from the RAAF dude and not Pat, considering the threat was entitled Pat Devlin. Looks like a fun day in the PC9 in any case.
5g times Pats weight=Avergage Phat Pilot :O
Like to see 6 of our NG's do this
http://www.raaf.gov.au/images/for_site/wallpaper/roulettesGC.jpg
Pat is one of the most professional aviators I have ever had the pleasure of flying with. So keep the comments nice.
Good on ya Paddy D
:D
BlueEagle
8th Jul 2005, 14:12
I second that, keep the comments nice or desist please.
"If you can't think of anything nice to say about a person then say nothing"
F/O Bloggs
9th Jul 2005, 14:39
5.9G. The g meter isn't accurate enough to pull 5.9g. where did this figure come from?
Another waste of taxpayers dollars.
Good shonk Mirv.
Helps with getting that Virgin job hey!