INSTALLATION AND EVALUATION OF TV-2 TYPE ARM RESTS ON SPECIAL DEVICE, 6-EQ-2A, EJECTION SEAT TRAINER.
Abstract
The possibility of modifying the 6-EQ-2a ejection seat trainer to incorporate TV-2 type ejection seat procedure was investigated in the interest of improved pilot training. The modification of the 6-EQ-2a ejection seat trainer was accomplished and proved to work successfully, utilizing either face curtain or arm rest firing technique. The safety of the trainee was significantly improved. It is recommended that this modification be installed on all Navy ejection seat trainers to permit indoctrination in TV-2 type ejection procedure. It is further recommended that ejection seat training be modified to include indoctrination in ejection procedures, utilizing Device 6-EQ-2a or Device 6-EQ-2b, in two phases: (a) arm rest firing just prior to flight in TV-2 type aircraft, and (b) face curtain firing prior to flight in aircraft equipped with same. If recommendation number 5 is approved and put into effect, it is believed that safety of flight will be materially improved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0622064
Entities
People
- Leroy B. Cochran
- Perry W. Gard
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute