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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
Originally Posted by Jim W
That was pretty damn cool.

We'd all be passing out without proper training, the fat slobs we are...hah.
Speak for yourself you fat slob...
heh, I wear it with pride. Seriously though, those pilots go thru some rigorous training to combat the G forces. Goes to show you the ability of the human body with proper training.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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From what I understand , the flight suit is supposed to take alot of the punishment of your body. The suit has air chambers that fill up and put pressure on the lower half of the body to force blood to your head. Imagine if they didn't have those suits
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