S-1010 PILOTS PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY, EVALUATION AT DET G

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 18, 2002
• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: December 12, 1967
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: S-1010 Pilots Protective Assembly, Evaluation at Det G
REFERENCE: Memo For the Record, IDEA-0710-67, dtd 20 Nov 67
and attached report.
1. A cockpit evaluation of the S-1010 prototype PPA
was conducted in U-2R #1 at Detachment G on 15 November 1967.
Pressurized and unpressurized mobility and vision were
evaluated as were modifications made to the prototype S-1010
as recommended in the referenced report. The integrated
parachute harness was evaluated for body position and comfort
while suspended.
2. The attached report, prepared byl at 25X1
Detachment G, summarizes the results of these evaluations.
Photographs with explanatory notes are also attached.
Additional comments, not included in the attached report,
are as follows:
a. Lower Field of Vision: The redesign of the
bailer bar since the evaluations reported in the
referenced memo, has eliminated the restriction to
the lower visual field previously encountered.
b. Hold-Down Assembl : A completely new assembly
was designed and installed on the S-1010, and was
found to be completely satisfactory for all conditions.
c. Microphone: A Gemini type boom microphone was
installed on the S-1010 and found to be-more satis-
factory than the previous type.
d. Urine Collection Device: A better method for
donning the U.C.D. was evaluated and found to be a
considerable improvement over previous methods.
The entire urine elimination system in the S-1010
is now considered to be far superior to those used
in any other full pressure suit system. .
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3. On 16 November 1967 the S-1010 prototype PPA was
demonstrated to and discussed with a group of project pilots,
test pilots and operations representatives. The general
response was very favorable, both with respect to the entire
assembly and the specific improvements made over previous PPA's.
A very favorable attitude was demonstrated regarding use of
the U.C.D. which represents an important hurdle to overcome
before acceptance of such a system can be expected.
4. This memo and attachments are considered to be part
of the referenced original report distributed on 20 Nov 1967
and should be attached thereto. The original copies of both
the previous and the present reports and photographs are
maintained on file in ASD/R&D/OSA for permanent reference.
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#3 - Medical Office/PD/OSA (w/att)
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