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To: icwhatudo

Blue Angels don’t wear G-suits because the inflation and deflation messes with their control of the aircraft.


19 posted on 02/07/2015 7:51:37 PM PST by real saxophonist (Spam, Spam, Spam, Bacon, and Spam. Extra Bacon.)
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To: real saxophonist

How? Their planes are designed to be flown while wearing g suits.


20 posted on 02/07/2015 7:53:49 PM PST by eartrumpet
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To: real saxophonist
The Blues actually don't wear G suits because it doesn't work with their persona. Custom flighsuits and the old 33 helmet are their trademarks.

nominally the hornet is rated at 7.5 G's. The G suit only buys you an extra G or so, if you are a well trained pilot. The Blues spend lots of time in the gym specifically working on their stamina for G tolerance.

22 posted on 02/07/2015 8:21:35 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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