![]() |
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
To me, most "pilot damage" is either feet (cockpit eggshells) or vertical loads that damage/break the spine.....assuming not a major hit.
Taken from someone that has "broken their back, twice", but not in a sailplane. Only looking at accidents I have read or been an early party to recovery. To me, airbags (unless maybe under the pilot) are a ton of cost with little to no benefit, just my opinion...... "If airbags were so great, why don't ANY auto motorsports require them?". Because, a good set of well anchored belts will be about the best bet. Aircraft crashes tend to have a vertical motion, belts don't help there. Crush structure does.......most wouldn't put an airbag under your back/butt where most damage is done. Cockpit structure for your feet/lower legs HAS been done. Ask Andy Gough.......I helped first responders during his incident many years ago in PA. Glad to see him return to contests. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
I have a dream. A GPS/SBAS/QZSS dream ! In honour of MLK day. | macpacheco | Instrument Flight Rules | 2 | January 19th 11 12:39 AM |
A Dream | franck jeamourra | Piloting | 0 | March 27th 04 07:43 PM |
A dream | franck jeamourra | Simulators | 0 | March 25th 04 12:26 PM |
a dream | franck jeamourra | Military Aviation | 0 | March 25th 04 06:27 AM |
a dream | franck jeamourra | Owning | 0 | March 25th 04 06:26 AM |