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Old 18th July 2005 | 21:53
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delta3
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Bruno really took the 'F1-crash-cockpit' as one of the major design options. It should take 35-G (hope I remembered this number well). I don't think scattering will be an issue because if it starts scattering G-forces will need to be so high that whats in it (the pliot....) will have no chance anyway (cfr F1)

Maybe too synical to mention, but flying the VH by other than the companies test pilot puts a higher probality on a real life crash test. Came close to it next week, but ended up with only slightly bended skids. Hope of course this does not happen for all involved.

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