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-----Original Message----- From: Andrew E. Mileski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 10:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] full scale question Tim Van wrote: > Bill, > > In my professional opinion, I would have to say 'a lot'. Yep, definitely a lot... > > Seriously though, there would be two sources of G's. First, G's caused by the sudden > acceleration away from the plane as a result of the propellant, etc. used to eject > the pilot. Those G's would be dependant on the mechanics/design of the ejection > system (the power and duration of whatever is used, solid fuel rocket boosters > usually). > Second, the sudden deceleration caused by suddenly moving from a 'sealed' container > into air that is moving past you at your current TAS (mach 1.2-1.5??). Someone > correct me if I'm wrong, but don't tell my dynamics prof... > > up, up and away... Most ejection seats are operationally rated for 8g it seems, though some hit 12g. In other words, they have to exceed this on ejection by a wide margin to get the pilot safely out. I don't know the top number, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was around 22g, but for a very short period. Ejecting is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, but is assumed to be less dangerous than staying in the aircraft. -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
