2006-09-20 20:48:55 · 14 answers · asked by Jelly 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I have flown a number of jet aircraft having served 14 years in the RAF from Hawk to Tornado. Im guessing the jet powered car Mr Hammond was driving felt pretty much the same as a Jet aircraft. If he was travelling in a straight line then the G forces wouldnt be that bad and i doubt he would have turned the car as at that speed it would have flipped. Having said that, it was that which probably made the car crash.
More to the point... whats the idea of a Jet powered car? not as if you can take it out on the public road. Like others have said he must have known there was a huge risk involved. Not something he will be doing again i think. Hope he makes a full recovery and sticks to fossil fueled cars in the future.
2006-09-20 21:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by vampire_o3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fighter pilots usualy take on these vehicles because they are used to fighting the G's and have the reflexes to handle it.
He may be a good driver (I said MAY be), but a fighter pilot?
It was a crazy stunt to attempt.
I wish RH all the best.
2006-09-20 20:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by PollyPocket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope he gets well, and I hope it's soon. He lives life in the fast lane, but sometimes things go wrong.
I just pray that we haven't got another Steve Irwin on our hands.
My thoughts are with his lovely family.
2006-09-20 21:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's easy to say that he's a bit of a pillock, but he must have known the risks before he undertook the stunt. I do hope he recovers.
2006-09-20 20:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the Hamster! Really hope he's ok and pulls through! Best wishes to him, his family and the top gear cast and crew.
2006-09-20 20:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by whysochilli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, that is not good, but travelling at 280 mph is a bit of a recipe for disaster dont you think.I wish him a full and speedy recovery
2006-09-20 20:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by dossin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's hope he is o.k, he is a good bloke and has a young family. My thoughts are with him and them at the moment. Hope he recovers soon.
2006-09-20 20:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by SilverSurfer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats what you get for showing off in a high powered motor on top gear..An accident waiting to happen..sadly..
2006-09-20 20:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by martinsbits2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What was it Eddy Izard said - If you live in the sky you'll die in a window!
2006-09-20 22:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by STEVE MACK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U live by the sword u die by the sword ... simple as that really ...
altho i do hope he makes a full recovery !
2006-09-20 21:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋