Originally Posted by
tjamesbo
Carrier landings Deacceleration approach at 160-180Knots ? or slower
Short Distance from arrestor to stop 100 metres ???
Questions
Approach speed ?
Deacceleration Distance ?
Forces on Deacceleration ?
What happens to the pilots head with a Heavy Helmet on is it restrained does it dip forward and down or can neck muscles control or restrain it ?????
I flew F4's to the deck for some years.
Approach speed about 132 kts.
Speed over round down 102 kts relative
250' of roll out progressively increasing deceleration.
No significant head problems since it was all anticipated.
Occasional marks from shoulder straps.
Good fun