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Wiley Post's pressure suit allowed him to cruise for long distances at high altitude in the jet stream, and was a precursor to modern pressure and space suits. On March 15, 1935, Post flew from Burbank, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, a distance of 2,035 miles, in 7 hours, 19 minutes. At times, the Winnie Mae attained a ground speed of 340 mph, indicating that the airplane was indeed operating in the jet stream. He reached an altitude of over 50,000 feet. (top left) Wiley Post and his third pressure suit, currently being prepared for display at the National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center adjacent to Washington D.C.'s Dulles Airport. The Winnie Mae is in the background. (right) In this photo, Post is at the far left and the suit is pressurized for testing. |
Wiley's
Pressure Suit