Hi Bill & son

It can be done.

Aircraft such as the B-58 used a seat that had a clamshell capsule that
enclosed the occupant. The soviet (now Russian) K-36 seat uses booms in
front to make a calm area. Think of the wake on a boat. There is a
relatively calm area behind.

Having the occupant survive without injury is another story. Others
responders have already discussed this.

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Great to see a young person asking quesitons.

MAH