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NTSB: Pilot overwhelmed by g-forces in Reno crash
Washington (CNN) -- The pilot of the P-51 Mustang that crashed at the Reno Air Races last September experienced overwhelming g-forces at the outset of the incident, and likely was incapacitated almost instantly, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. (www.cnn.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I am in agreement with all of these statements, however I do agree most with James Wallace second statement ! Either accept the risk or stay at home, and if U do go don't try to blame it on to someone else. I am a current pilot, and retired member of Aeronautics Commission so I have seen a few air shows.
jack: I agree with James too. It's just all a part of the dumbing down of America. There was a beautiful, panoramic vista off a mountainside, not far from my home in Western AR. It is now spoiled by a 4' chainlink fence and signs that say "WARNING, CLIFF, STAY BACK". Duh, as in people can't see
All aircraft that fly in the GOLD RACE ARE ALL MODIFIED!!!!! I am a PYLON JUDGE of the Races and know all of the racers. It was a tragic Accident that took a friends life!
Are g-suits and the required systems to heavy for use in racing aircraft? Just asking because I don't know.
I know the Blue Angels do not wear g-suits, only because it would be restrictive for the control stick. The same reason could be why the pilots of racers don't wear g-suits. Of course it would add weight to and its all about saving weight;)
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When you operate equipment at the extreme end of it's capacity and yours (be it airplane, boat, car, etc) there will be failures of equipment or operator. That means there will be crashes and consequences. That is "racing" or demonstration at the ultimate. Anything less is just not exciting. Being safety conscious, yes; being safe, no.