"Ralph Nesbitt" wrote in message
om...
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| It is much easier on the back to walk away than to ride the EJ Seat unless
| absolutely necessary. Pilots avoid taking the "Magic Ride" due potential
for
| compression injuries to their back. This observation based on my ~ 40
years
| FD/CFR/ARFF experience.
| Ralph Nesbitt
| Professional FD/CFR/ARFF Type
|



Undoubtedly Ralph, I was being tongue-in-cheek with my earlier comments.
I wouldn't wish a non-essential ejection upon anybody.


Classic story was told on this newsgroup a few months ago, my apologies to
the original poster who saw it happen and could explain it better that I.


Apparently after the Farnborough crash, where one MiG 29 collided with
another during a spectacular display, both ejected and left their aircraft,
relatively unharmed.


When rescue crews reached the pilots, who had landed fairly close together,
the 'innocent' pilot was seen to be beating the living suitcase out of the
'guilty' pilot.



"aaah Comrade, let me help you with your dental plan..."



Wish I was there.




I have no idea what a professional FD/CFR/ARFF person does at work, I'm
sure that it's important. ;-)




Cheers


Dave Kearton