• 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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        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.