soubriquet 0 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Don't invite this guy for dinner More seriously there are some amazing images on this site. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Picture 1:Don't eat nuclear beans. It results in an atomic fart. Picture 2: Especially don't do so just before you are going to take a ride on an F-16. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I know a guy who ejected from a Harrier jet in the middle of the Indian ocean. The plane started going nuts shortly after he took off (vertically) He ejected while the plane was at 90 deg. If it was rolling the other way it would of spat him straight into the control tower of the ship! The Navy salvaged the plane from the bottom of the ocean and did a full autopsy on it. they found the cause of the whole thing was a dodgy split pin! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 I've always wondered about the Harriers. Vectoring in flight must be really tricky. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 He said one of the''nozzles' failed and the thing went nuts, totally out of control. When he ejected he was not far off the water. His chute just opened and did one swing before he hit the water. He now has a perminent neck problem caused by the forces during ejection. Rad hey? Link to post Share on other sites
fb_steve 0 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Mantas: I know a guy who ejected from a Harrier jet in the middle of the Indian ocean. How did he fair from that injury wise? I heard ejecting can still be life threatening! Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Mantas: He now has a perminent neck problem caused by the forces during ejection. Rad hey? I think he was lucky alll up. He also old me his neck hurts when doing combat training, the helment is heavy and they pull multiple 'G's while swinging his head around looking for the enemy. Link to post Share on other sites
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