KOMO's Molly Shen Blacks Out During 460-MPH Blue Angels Flight at Seafair
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Updated · KOMO News · Aug 1
KOMO's Molly Shen Blacks Out During 460-MPH Blue Angels Flight at Seafair
3 articles · Updated · KOMO News · Aug 1
Summary
Molly Shen briefly lost consciousness during a Blue Angels media flight after Blue Angel #7 Lt. Ronny Hafeza put the F/A-18 through high-G maneuvers over the Seattle area.
At up to 460 mph, 9,000 feet and 6.5 Gs, the ride included barrel rolls, inverted flight and a sneak-to-vertical roll at 95% of the speed of sound, the maneuver Shen said knocked her out for a few seconds.
Hafeza said the demonstration mirrored the precision flying fans see at Seafair, where Blue Angels jets can fly as close as 18 inches apart.
The guest flights also included stunt pilot Melissa Burns, who said such experiences are meant to inspire future aviators as Seafair organizers prepare for more than 180,000 visitors this weekend.