People have been flying planes for over a century, and they've had the benefit of airplane ejection seats since World War II. Every aircraft with an ejection seat uses a unique system designed for ...
The ejection seat was developed to make escaping a plane as simple as tucking yourself in and pulling a big red handle. Let’s dive in and learn how it came to be. Inventor Anastase Dragomir ...
When a plane goes down, an ejection seat keeps pilots from going down with it. Ejecting from an ejection seat is not something a pilot wants to do, but it is something they have to do in case of ...
But in most cases, ejection-seat technology is the difference between life and death. So, how exactly does this technology work, and what is it like to experience an ejection? Pete: It is a ...
The instructor pilot may sit in either seat during training, and both have ejectors that can be activated by a handle. When activated, a cartridge explodes and initiates the ejection sequence.
Candy-colored paint jobs and booming sound systems are one thing, but this ride looks like it may have an ejection seat as well! For those that don’t know, Whittier Boulevard is nothing short of ...
Astra is the RAF’s approach to grassroots innovation, which encompasses bureaucracy challenge and continuous improvement. The Astra Awards recognise some of the most inspirational people, ingenious ...
A US Air Force instructor has died after he was ejected from his plane while on the ground, the service said. Captain John Robertson was killed after the seat of his T-6A Texan II activated at ...