On 2/09/2010 6:03 PM, Pat Flannery wrote:
On 9/1/2010 2:44 PM, Dr J R Stockton wrote:

That would be heavy; so, instead, make a reasonably close-fitting "suit"
out of sheet metal, and finally fill that with water.

I wouldn't be surprised if he wears an inflatable "G-Suit" like is worn
by fighter pilots:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-suit
The test launch of the rocket is now scheduled for today (Thursday) at
the earliest, although they have a launch window that extends to
September 17th.

Pat


He'll need a hell-of-a-lot more than a G suit if he's standing up during
launch! Neck brace during launch and spinal surgery if he survives.