kallend 1,621 #1 April 30, 2012 www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/2197-full.html#206611... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 April 30, 2012 Rankin wrote a book by that name also. Copies are hard to come by. Amazon ony has one, and it's selling for $125. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 261 #3 April 30, 2012 Ah, Rankin. I remember his tale in a kids book of aviation stories when I was young. The safety lesson for the day: Try to avoid ejecting right over a massive thunderstorm, unless you are looking to be scared by lightning, battered by hail, get frostbite, and get spat out many miles away after a 30+ minute canopy ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #4 May 1, 2012 I read that. The other safety lesson is that when the shit hits the fan, it really, really helps to be in awesome physical condition. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #5 May 1, 2012 QuoteAh, Rankin. I remember his tale in a kids book of aviation stories when I was young. The safety lesson for the day: Try to avoid ejecting right over a massive thunderstorm, unless you are looking to be scared by lightning, battered by hail, get frostbite, and get spat out many miles away after a 30+ minute canopy ride. Or you might not want to take a plane nicknamed the "Flying Warning Light" directly over a thunderstorm in the first place. Great story. I read it back in junior high."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
