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Old 19th March 2005 | 17:35
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Blaze
 
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"Eject Mav! eject! eject!"

I was wondering if the test pilots that test the millitary aircraft have any experience sky diving as training for a scenario where punching out would be the only option. I would really like to become a test pilot but I don't know if I wanna free fall in the air. I don't want to skydive either, it must be really safe (what with the helmet and all, lol) but i don't really want to be a pilot without a plane. And my second question is, what does it feel like menouvering at high speeds with high g forces acting upon you. Does the flight suit make it easier to withstand? I recall reading or hearing somewhere, (correct me if I'm worng), that 9 g's is about the absolute maximum the human body can take. Would test pilots try and pull tight turns with high g forces, i assume they would if they are testing the aircraft for millitary purposes.

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