14.07.2009, 11:27
A Face mask isn't going to help you.
Above a certain speed, the angle of attack of the Bi-6s wing becomes so low it actually goes negative. This negative pitch pushes the nose downwards. In the cockpit, the pilots blood rushes into his brain causing what is known as a "Red out". The exact opposite to a "Black out" but it takes much longer to recover.
Any prolonged period in a red out means that the most help a face mask would provide is to make it easier to collect the pilot's teeth after the crash.
To get out of this situation... Watch your speed and slow down!
Above a certain speed, the angle of attack of the Bi-6s wing becomes so low it actually goes negative. This negative pitch pushes the nose downwards. In the cockpit, the pilots blood rushes into his brain causing what is known as a "Red out". The exact opposite to a "Black out" but it takes much longer to recover.
Any prolonged period in a red out means that the most help a face mask would provide is to make it easier to collect the pilot's teeth after the crash.
To get out of this situation... Watch your speed and slow down!