Ensure straps are correctly routed and that they are as tight as comfortably possible.
Pilots FAQ
The relationship pilots have with their jets is personal, and their ejection seat is a large part of that. Below are just a few of the questions that we’re frequently asked by pilots, along with our answers – if your question isn’t listed here, feel free to contact us instead!
We prefer to offer the SCH as it means that any person with the anthropometric seat range can strap in – the torso has to be fitted to the individual pilot.
Approximately 300 feet.
When using one of our ground-level capable seats, there is a real danger when the seat or pilot contacts the canopy – serious injury or death can occur.
The face screen firing handle (top of the seat), as this offers best posture for the back and also protection for the face from windblast and so on.
This depends on the type of harness fitted, as earlier generations require harnesses to be locked, whereas later harnesses need to be unlocked.
All of our ejection seats are qualified to operate within a certain “envelope” (range) which will provide a specific anthropometric range.
No! This would alter the qualification data and increase the Dynamic Response Index (DRI) which, effectively, is the amount of force imparted during ejection.
No! Adding unqualified equipment can have serious implications should ejection take place.
No! In the event of an ejection taking place, the occupant will probably not have time to retighten the straps prior to seat operation and serious injury may occur.
Contact
Interested in finding out some more about the world’s leader in ejection seats? Get in touch with Martin-Baker today.
Ensure straps are correctly routed and that they are as tight as comfortably possible.
We prefer to offer the SCH as it means that any person with the anthropometric seat range can strap in – the torso has to be fitted to the individual pilot.
Approximately 300 feet.
When using one of our ground-level capable seats, there is a real danger when the seat or pilot contacts the canopy – serious injury or death can occur.
The face screen firing handle (top of the seat), as this offers best posture for the back and also protection for the face from windblast and so on.
This depends on the type of harness fitted, as earlier generations require harnesses to be locked, whereas later harnesses need to be unlocked.
All of our ejection seats are qualified to operate within a certain “envelope” (range) which will provide a specific anthropometric range.
No! This would alter the qualification data and increase the Dynamic Response Index (DRI) which, effectively, is the amount of force imparted during ejection.
No! Adding unqualified equipment can have serious implications should ejection take place.
No! In the event of an ejection taking place, the occupant will probably not have time to retighten the straps prior to seat operation and serious injury may occur.
Contact
Interested in finding out some more about the world’s leader in ejection seats? Get in touch with Martin-Baker today.