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On Thu, 26 Jun 2003 12:09:14 +0100, "Model Flyer"
wrote:


"Richard Riley" wrote in message
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On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 02:21:11 GMT, Dave Hyde
wrote:

The scary part about this group is that they have...
"an ejection specialist who worked on NASA space missions, a jet
engine mechanic, a computer technician, a former B-52 mechanic, an
auto body specialist, a machinist and an engineer."


I don't see any problem with using an onboard computer providing they
don't use a Microsoft Operating System, windows hangs several times a
day unless you just leave it alone.

I'm currently running 4 machines, the slowest of which is a 1900 XP +
Athlon with XP Pro. I haven't had a machine hang in months and these
things run 24 X 7.

Two of them are used for programming and two are used to photography.
Storage is huge with the one in the shop running a tad over a half a
terabyte while the others are close to 200 gig each.


but no aerodynamosist.

And I have to wonder about the inclusion of the ejection
specialist.
I guess if you have a seat already it might as well work, but there
aren't many things that could go wrong with it that would both call
for and allow ejection.

The ejection seat is so the equipment can be saved if the thing goes
out of control:-) silly remark, anyone any ideas on ejecting at
800+ at ground level?

It would need a hair trigger and quite possibly eject the whole driver
enclosure instead of just a seat. Unfortunately that didn't work well
for the XB70 the only time it was needed.

Roger Halstead (K8RI EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R World's oldest Debonair? (S# CD-2)

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In article , Roger says...


It would need a hair trigger and quite possibly eject the whole driver
enclosure instead of just a seat. Unfortunately that didn't work well
for the XB70 the only time it was needed.

Similar rig in the B-58 worked alright. The one in the F-111 worked very well,
and there are
probably a couple 800 kt. ejections at nought feet in its history.

I would agree with the poster (was it you?) that suggested an aerodynamicist
might be a useful
team member.

cheers

-=K=-

Rule #1: Don't hit anything big.