“Auto eject system Active on STOVL variant only
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The seat incorporates an auto eject function for the F-35 STOVL aircraft to be used in the event of lift fan failure. The auto ejection system utilises a signal from the FCS to initiate ejection....”
Thats all well and good, until the system develops an electrical snag and starts banging out pilots when it shouldn't. I could imagine it'll be quite a surprise! One second you are calmly flying along looking at some pretty clouds, the next second without any warning you are doing 13g through the canopy.