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Old February 16th 18, 10:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 7:53:55 PM UTC-6, Paul Agnew wrote:
Amsafe.com

Airbag seatbelts for general aviation and airlines. They already have some pretty innovative solutions. Unlike your car, these don't explode in your face. And, before you ask, there has never been an inadvertent deployment, but they have had some incredible saves - including the notorious airplane thief, the Barefoot Bandit.

I helped write my airline's MEL for our Amsafe seatbelts and the tech is solid. The slow-motion videos are amazing to watch.

Paul A.


I'm surprised that airbag seatbelts haven't shown up in cars. Seems they would reduce some of the problems with airbags deploying into one's face. For gliders, maybe an airbag system to protect feet and lower legs. Those safety cockpits are great, but feet and lower legs are still in the crumple zone.