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Old 9th Nov 2005, 19:56
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L J R
 
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These things are FANTASCICALLY EXPENSIVE full stop....


USAF bought some a while ago at the same price of an F-15 EACH ----at the time (circa 1987). Yes COSTLY, BUT they recognised that they have saved an F-15 pilot EACH YEAR (and his JET) since then, having recognised G LOC symptoms etc....

I am not advocating that USAF is right, but the logic is sound.

As an investment in the future, should you but ONE at the cost of a Typhoon ----read some £50++ Million (dont really know), in order to not crash a Typhoon per year [or two] due to G-Loc.??

Before you jump on the G-Loc capabillity of the EF-2000 Life Support Equipment - Think about it....any investment to combat G LOC and associated problems is a worthy investment. Even if it includes tapping directly from the Local power grid to operate.

I guess it is a welcome to the Top End G performing age.... (or 'g' for those purists).

BTW, they make funny videos for those who have seen themselves and their friends under hi G


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