On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:34:47 -0600, "John Carrier"
wrote:

Can't speak for early aircraft, but by the time I transitioned to the F-4,
all Navy jets had a command selector valve. Either the rear seat would go
alone with the pilot commanding both (rear first for obvious reasons), or
either seat could initiate dual ejection. Generally, we flew dual command
to either seat with a qualified RO in the back. Sadly there were a couple
"qualified" RO's I flew with that I'd rather not have entrusted with the
decision. Fortunately, I never had to jettison an aircraft command or no.

R / John


And, I always brought the equipment home for reuse as well.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
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