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From: Barry Hancock <radialpower@cox.net>
Subject: Get 'em TIGHT!


On Aug 10, 2004, at 11:00 AM, Halle, John wrote:

>  Not only are you assured of getting there but you have more chance to 
> set up for the approach and landing/controlled crash and therefore a 
> better chance of surviving it.

It must be stressed here that in an off airport landing, what typically 
kills is the relative acceleration of the body before striking 
something inside the airplane.  5 point harnesses are a superior 
starting point, as they mitigate the "submarining" that happens without 
the crotch strap.  We need to look no further than Ron Brice's accident 
for a demonstration of the effectiveness of the 5-point.  That aside, 
if you are going in somewhere, get your belts AS TIGHT AS HUMANLY 
POSSIBLE!  With the adrenaline pumping that should be enough to almost 
weld yo to the seat...which GREATLY enhances your chances of 
survival...and reduces the chance of your head becoming a bowling ball 
in the cockpit.

Barry
122LL