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Old 07-25-2010, 03:44 PM
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The awesome thing about ejection criteria in the T-6 (probably any aircraft, but I can't comment) is that it's 'technique only.' My T6 ejection decision varied with the day. If the ground was rain soaked, I'd have punched if I was above taxi speed.

Otherwise, I'd have taken the advice that if I can read an airspeed, I'm going. That's 40+ knots.

I've heard varying theories about how good the CFS is and how the laser beams still work even while you're off-roading, but I'd rather punch. You get an awesome story, a tie, and you join an exclusive club. Plus, they fly you first class to their factory, right? Slight sarcasm. You may get to keep the seat too?

Wuzzo: Maybe the CFS warning is in the -1 for liability mitigation? If a crew elects to not punch and then burns because CFS fails.... Beechcraft can say "I told ya so."
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