F-35 Cancelled, then what ?
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
andyy, you are agreeing with me? I think I have to review my position, no one agrees with me on PPRuNe
Ohhh..... wait.......
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Must be a skinny guy.....
F-35 Ejection Seat Fears Ground Lightweight Pilots
..........WASHINGTON — Concerns about increased risk of injury to F-35 pilots during low-speed ejections have prompted the US military services to temporarily restrict pilots who weigh less than 136 pounds from flying the aircraft, Defense News has learned...........
At least one F-35 pilot is affected by the weight restriction, according to Joint Program Office spokesman Joe DellaVedova, who added that the rule was announced Aug. 27. The issue does not affect the first and only female F-35 pilot, Lt. Col. Christina Mau, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, he noted..........
F-35 Ejection Seat Fears Ground Lightweight Pilots
..........WASHINGTON — Concerns about increased risk of injury to F-35 pilots during low-speed ejections have prompted the US military services to temporarily restrict pilots who weigh less than 136 pounds from flying the aircraft, Defense News has learned...........
At least one F-35 pilot is affected by the weight restriction, according to Joint Program Office spokesman Joe DellaVedova, who added that the rule was announced Aug. 27. The issue does not affect the first and only female F-35 pilot, Lt. Col. Christina Mau, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, he noted..........
This issue was known (down to the 136 lb limit) six years ago.
Although it does remind me of some early G-Loc research, which led one investigator to remark that the ideal fighter pilot would be a short female with relatively large buttocks, who smoked and grunted a lot. But that was before everyone who met that specification found employment making rap videos.
Although it does remind me of some early G-Loc research, which led one investigator to remark that the ideal fighter pilot would be a short female with relatively large buttocks, who smoked and grunted a lot. But that was before everyone who met that specification found employment making rap videos.
Hmm, that body type has too much blood pooling in the lower extremities, based on the G-Loc literature I was exposed to some years ago, and the physical training advice our Flight Surgeons gave us.
This issue was known (down to the 136 lb limit) six years ago.
Although it does remind me of some early G-Loc research, which led one investigator to remark that the ideal fighter pilot would be a short female with relatively large buttocks, who smoked and grunted a lot. But that was before everyone who met that specification found employment making rap videos.
Although it does remind me of some early G-Loc research, which led one investigator to remark that the ideal fighter pilot would be a short female with relatively large buttocks, who smoked and grunted a lot. But that was before everyone who met that specification found employment making rap videos.
So at least we know the good (LT) Colonel weighs more that 136 pounds. I don't see a reason to name her....
I think I weighed more than that at about age 16....I don't think this will be much of an issue for most US male pilots if the flight suits I see at the food court are an indicator.
I think I weighed more than that at about age 16....I don't think this will be much of an issue for most US male pilots if the flight suits I see at the food court are an indicator.
"LW50 - The theory at the time was that it gave the g-suit more to work with."
There times when its preferable to have more to "work with".
There times when its preferable to have more to "work with".
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F35 C lands on CVN 69...F-35C Lightning Boards Ike for Developmental Testing
F35 C lands on CVN 69...F-35C Lightning Boards Ike for Developmental Testing
@sandiego: Heh, the old VaCapes op area. Well I recall the varying weather there.
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Yes Weather not so good...https://www.dvidshub.net/video/42645...5#.VhNaCdq9KSP
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Why would I agree to that? The Marines IOC'd them at their nominated block, as has been pointed out to you. Different horses for courses.
on another note, Norway has confirmed their 52
http://www.defensenews.com/story/def...ment/73410856/
"The F-35 provides a number of unique capabilities that no other platform can offer".
"We remain dependent on the timely introduction of new capabilities into our armed forces, such as the F-35. Only by completing the acquisition of 52 combat aircraft with the Joint Strike Missile, will we be able to provide the full spectrum capabilities that we need to address our future security challenges," Bruun-Hanssen said.
on another note, Norway has confirmed their 52
http://www.defensenews.com/story/def...ment/73410856/
"The F-35 provides a number of unique capabilities that no other platform can offer".
"We remain dependent on the timely introduction of new capabilities into our armed forces, such as the F-35. Only by completing the acquisition of 52 combat aircraft with the Joint Strike Missile, will we be able to provide the full spectrum capabilities that we need to address our future security challenges," Bruun-Hanssen said.
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