Sweet, huh?
ACES-II, (Advanced Concept Escape System - 2nd generation), and as those of us that used to be in the business say, "ACES-II, Thrust you can Trust!" Great video. The pilot made a career ending mistake, unfortunately, but at least the boy is alive to talk about it. And that is all that counts.
I've been retired since 1995. On my key chain is the firing pin for a JAU/8 ejection initiator. Just for a small memory of what I used to do. That particular initiator starts the entire sequence - canopy first, then seat. It was not a real glamorous job, but I got to shake hands with 4 very happy (but a bit shorter) pilots that were forced to "un-ass" the jet. My name was all over the maintenance records - seat maintenance, seat install, canopy install, etc.
Makes one feel warm all over.
ACES-II is used in the A-10 / F-15 / F-16 / F-117A / B-1 / B-2 / F-22 / and who knows what else. It is the escape system of choice.
LVM