• rtxn@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Looks like the ejector switch. Imagine trying to scratch your balls mid-mission and immediately shooting out of the plane pulling break-your-fucking-spine Gs.

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      2 days ago

      Better than ripping your arms off cause they’re sticking out, it’s put there to make you tuck your shoulders in but pilots who’ve ejected do have measurable spinal compression.