+Dave 2,322 Posted January 27, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_1 S! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 28, 2008 back when we had a space program... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 28, 2008 I've been to the actual site here. It was sobering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted January 29, 2008 man, the other day i was talking to my flight lead about the worst way to die, and that's definetly in the top ten, possibly 5. S! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 29, 2008 man, the other day i was talking to my flight lead about the worst way to die, and that's definetly in the top ten, possibly 5. S! Man...besides what, getting gnawed to death by a rabid badger? Nope, they were fully conscious and fighting to get out...read any of the accounts about the corrections that came out of that tragedy and some of the changes were shocking as in "how did the program ever consider that?" and some of the work was unfortunately rushed due to the nature of the Space Race, something that so few people remember was far more than national pride at stake. But their sacrifice directly contributed to changes that are still in place today and no doubt have kept other brave volunteers alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted January 30, 2008 the top five were: 1- drowning 2- suffocating 3- big boom, small room 4- bad ejector seat, downwards victory roll at mach 2 5- bleeding to death I suppose the "burned alive/suffocated in space capsule" fits into "suffocating" and "big boom, small room". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) How about 1. Ex-Wife 2. Burning to death 3. Rabid Badger v. your private parts 4. Iron Maiden (you know the casket with spikes, not the band) 5. lip-locking with Elton John 5a. lightsaber (because to finally see one, and then it kills you would totally suck) PS...I have drowned before, its not really as scary as you might think... Edited January 30, 2008 by sparkomatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 30, 2008 I have intimate knowledge of 5a. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted January 31, 2008 I don't like water unless I'm drinking it or it's cooling an engine. #3 sounds bad #5 would suck, and #5a would REALLY "suck". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 31, 2008 I don't like water unless I'm drinking it or it's cooling an engine. #3 sounds bad #5 would suck, and #5a would REALLY "suck". And 1, 2, and 4 are OK then? Please wait here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted January 31, 2008 And 1, 2, and 4 are OK then? Please wait here... Actually, any of the above will beat the reality most of us will face. Struggling for another breath or rotting with cancer in a drawn out losing fight. Most of the aviators that I know who have met their fate already, I remember as young, strapping, fearless, and full of life who went their merry way doing what they loved. My family will remember me as the shrunken hulk on a bed and not the character with balls of brass that spit in the eye of the Soviet Bear every day armed with a camera. Hard to define good luck and bad luck on these terms! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted January 31, 2008 I'd rather die in a plane than in a hospital bed, to tell the truth... AND NO, I DO NOT NEED DEMONSTRATIONS OF #s 1,2 AND 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
