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Old 05-02-2006, 09:34 PM
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calcapt
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The Blues do not wear g-suits which is amazing. In pilot training I was in pretty good shape but started to tunnel out (field of vision narrows) approaching 6 g's even with a g-suit. I was able to learn to sustain upwards of 7 to 8 g's but it was difficult to sustain that for long. The Blues routinely pull 6 plus g's and don't miss a beat. They use a technique much like grunting that tightens muscles and keeps the blood from heading south. It used to be easier in the old days to take guests along for a ride. Years ago I took Ted Kennedy (don't say it), Bob Hoover and several of the Top Gun actors for rides when it was not such a big deal. I hear it takes alot these days to get a ride. I think Blue Angel 7 takes riders occasionally but don't know what it takes. It is certainly worth a stamp to ask the question though. The Blues are headquartered at NAS Pensacola.
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