Gizmodo has the gouge on a new option for Old Phart Phantom Phlyers (VX should be pleased).
Pretty cool – does it come in a Hornet?
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ChairmingBy lex, on June 24th, 2009
June 24th, 2009 | Tags: Small Stuff | Category: Small Stuff
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When I was going through Test Pilot School, I wound up going to Canada. Flew with a Canadian pilot who had something like this…but with a real ejection seat.
He had to eject from a burning airplane. The ground crew recovered the seat, mounted it on a plate, and awarded it to him. Great trophy.
Not quite the same. Still, I’m not sure I’d be completely comfortable sitting it unless it was pinned.
I’d probably get WAY MORE use out of the BARSTOOL version.
(Hit “Moto-Art” off of Gizmodo) Btw, Wilco has already enticed/tortured me with the sight of it several month’s ago over at his place–you’re late Lex! (But thanx for the thought! 
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I want one!
PS: There are several other ex-F-4 types around here like Skippy, et al. Ought to all chip in and buy at least ONE (the bar-stool, natch) and mount it for a memorial display. But which bar in which city?? Sigh, decisions, decisions. May have to take a national tour to check out potential sites in the various nominated cities and bars. The nominations for the city/bar to receive this distinct honor are now OPEN. Anyone??
If you pull the yellow-striped handle between your legs, does it blast you through the ceiling?
forget the office chair made by some artsy pinko pulling parts from junk….get the real thing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180371869513
Ironically, this chair is unsafe because there are only 4 wheels in contact with the deck, not the proscribed 5
On those days when you can’t fly, just scoot around the office and make jet engine noises. Occasionally you may need to “pull the handle” when the workload is too much.
I got a quote on this last April. Not for those on a budget.For those who have this on their birthday list the chair is $3,100. I believe VX had the barstool on his list (surprized?). That’s $4,900.