10.12.2009 15:35 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

NASA risks then saves lives of dummies in helicopters with external airbags

Airbag have evolved from being in cars to on cars, so it's only natural that airbags in aircraft should be making the trip outside. NASA's Subsonic Rotary Wing Project is attempting to make autorotation landings a little bit softer by slapping a pair of expandable kevlar cushions between the skids, and the first test was a success. The helo was dropped at

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