72modeler Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I forgot to add the link to this video when I posted the Hurricane Mesa article. My friend who sent me the link, knew all about them, as he flew A-1H's and A-1E's in SEA, but luckily never had to make use of one, but had a lot of squadron mates who did. Very interesting You tube footage! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailspin Turtle Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks - also see https://tailspintopics.blogspot.com/2011/10/yankee-tractor-rocket-escape-system.html 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Wow! That's pretty impressive. It seems to have worked well, except for the test in which the parachute failed to deploy. I would've hated to have been that crash dummy! It take it that it probably had some airspeed limitations which confined it to slow-movers. Still, not a bad idea. Love the 60's-vintage cars and trucks, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Very interesting! That SPAD didn’t have a lot of space under the canopy. Helmet required, especially during turbulence! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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