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Old 21st Feb 2024, 07:14
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Originally Posted by MartinM
Even if he would have had a chute attached, the issue remains that the aircraft dropped from FL100 to zero feet in roughly a minute. The g-forces likely give you no chance to release your harness, open the doors and jump out.
Was not aware of the 10.000ft/min , on this type of aircraft it could means in flight break up no? But do not underestimate the power of Adrenaline , there are lots of gliders pilots that managed to jump out of of impossible situations to tell the tale.
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