S a f e t y W ir e
Experimental Aviation
Part 2: Identifying ways
to stop fatal accidents
By Stephen L. Richey
In the first article in this series, we discussed why
experimental aviation is uniquely positioned to lead the
rest of the aviation world by example, if we so choose to
commit ourselves. The actual design application of such a
decision—whether part of a community-wide effort or not—
is grounded in some very solid science and engineering.
The next step, now that we know some of the problems
we face, is to identify ways to go about stopping these
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problems from sending more of us "west." The best
way to remember how to do this is for me to CREEP
you out. That is:
Container
Restraints
Energy absorption
Evacuation
Post-crash concerns.