Lighter weight pilots banned from F-35 over faulty ejection seat

SOURCE: UPI U.S. Air Force pilots weighing less than 136 pounds have been restricted from flying the F-35A Lightning II due to safety concerns. The restriction, announced by the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs office, said the restriction is due to a safety concern over use of the plane’s ejection seat. “In a recent test, […]

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