cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
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cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
Hello friends:
I find this web site. See the thickness of the canopy crystal. WOW !!!
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=20396
5 hours into the cockpit.[sm=confused.gif]
Best Regards from Spain.
Carlos.
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I find this web site. See the thickness of the canopy crystal. WOW !!!
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=20396
5 hours into the cockpit.[sm=confused.gif]
Best Regards from Spain.
Carlos.
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http://cmjets.blogspot.com/
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RE: cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
The panel lines on this thing look like a cardboard mock-up. I guess I should not sweat it on my models when the lines get a little crooked or very in size.
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Does anybody know why they cut him free, outside, suffering under the hot sun vs. cutting him out from indoors in the shade??
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RE: cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
Can't understand why they did'nt just clear the area and pull the canopy jettison handle, unless the rocket motors are not man enough for it to clear the rest of the jet. Could have been an easier and quicker way of extraction.
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Can't understand why they did'nt just clear the area and pull the canopy jettison handle, unless the rocket motors are not man enough for it to clear the rest of the jet. Could have been an easier and quicker way of extraction.
Rob.
Can't understand why they did'nt just clear the area and pull the canopy jettison handle, unless the rocket motors are not man enough for it to clear the rest of the jet. Could have been an easier and quicker way of extraction.
Rob.
.... As a taxpayer, I say go with the chainsaw method. [8D]
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RE: cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
Fair enough, though on such an expensive asset I would expect the blast to be directed outside the cockpit so as not to damage the occupant
I wonder what failed on the manual release mechanism despite all those tax dollars
Rob.
I wonder what failed on the manual release mechanism despite all those tax dollars
Rob.
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I wonder what failed on the manual release mechanism despite all those tax dollars
I wonder what failed on the manual release mechanism despite all those tax dollars
That piece was probably assembled on a Monday... or a Friday.
... Just kiddin'
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Does anybody know why they cut him free, outside, suffering under the hot sun vs. cutting him out from indoors in the shade??
... I have the answer and the cash prize in this envelope right here.
Does anybody know why they cut him free, outside, suffering under the hot sun vs. cutting him out from indoors in the shade??
... I have the answer and the cash prize in this envelope right here.
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ORIGINAL: invertmast
my guess is so if the seat decided to part ways with the jet, it wouldn't splatter the pilot on the ceiling. Which would also explain why the fire-fighters have their heat/flame suits on, so as not to get burnt by the extraction rockets.
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Does anybody know why they cut him free, outside, suffering under the hot sun vs. cutting him out from indoors in the shade??
... I have the answer and the cash prize in this envelope right here.
Does anybody know why they cut him free, outside, suffering under the hot sun vs. cutting him out from indoors in the shade??
... I have the answer and the cash prize in this envelope right here.
You've won the cash prize of $250,000.00 located here in Nigeria.
Just send me $3,000.00 so I can get the total winnings released to you.
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RE: cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
That would just burn the heck out of the cockpit's avionics and interior... $182,000 in canopy costs plus avionics/ seat replacement would be a couple dollars more in damage.
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ORIGINAL: skyhawknut
All military jets can have the canopy manually jettisoned for quick pilot egress.
All military jets can have the canopy manually jettisoned for quick pilot egress.
In this pic, the ejection was done on purpose for a film, the flying pilot stayed with the Mig to landing. Caution HOT SURFACES.
... Note how the ejecting pax seems to have a considerable case of spine compression during the launch [X(]
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RE: cool method for cutting a canopy !!!
There is normally a second completely manual method of removing canopies without the use of pyros, involving unlocking and disconnection of the raise/lower mechanism, followed by manual lifting to allow for extraction.
Mig pic is amazing, that would have cost a few $$$'
Rob.
Mig pic is amazing, that would have cost a few $$$'
Rob.