Thanks for the info my 15 old son watches your videos hes taking all in we go to a lot of airshows and we talk to pilots about flying but watching your videos he now knows a little bit more about what its going to take to become one. He also flys the DCS hornet and watches your video when you where flying it. So thank you so much for what your doing you might know it but your making big difference on are young people
To aspiring fighter pilots: "If" the blender (centrifuge) G-profile is the same as it was for me, at the beginning of your centrifuge ride, they give you a slow spin up at the rate of + 0.1G per second so you can see what your resting G-tolerance is (so to get to 4 Gs, for example, it will take you 30 seconds; you start at 1G and it takes 30 seconds to add an additional 3 Gs). So they spin you up with the increasing G-rate and at some point you need to start doing the AGSM. Then, after you start straining they continue the current spin and take you up to 7 G's to get you warmed up, but they say you can let go of the pickle button (which STOPS the spin and backs off the G level) any time you want after you've started straining. My advice? Do NOT waste your precious energy on going all the way up to 7 just to be a he-man. After going all the way to 7 (which felt like a fricking truck on my chest) I later on, on a different profile, GLOC'd 11 seconds into a 15 second run at only 6 G's because I'd used up so much of my strength. Don't strain harder or longer than you need to. Anyway, happy 'blendering'!
Mover, as a former Viper driver, I know you know what "G-easles" are, however your young audience might want to be aware what they are and what causes them. I last flew the viper in 1994 and your description sure brought back memories! Especially the defensive maneuvering with your body all twisted in unnatural positions. Check-six, Ross
Yeah, I wanted to mention that but I got side-tracked and forgot. That and the feeling of the radius/ulna squeezing together at 9Gs in the Viper. Maybe another video sometime. Thanks for watching!
Ross you should get into DCS like all these other retired pilots. The F-16 is being worked on right now and as you know from watching these videos the DCS community loves real personnel to show us the correct way. I use to fly in a flight sim back in 2002 with an old F-86 pilot and he showed me a lot. He was almost 80 years old playing IL2, a WW2 flight sim, on the computer. If he was still alive he would have loved DCS flying in his plane.
My Guard unit (102nd FW Otis ANGB ) was transitioning from the F-106 to the F-15 back in the 80’s. We had 2 “B” models (2 seaters) that we kept right to the end in order to give us maintainers a ride. I was lucky enough to get on the list. It was an unbelievable experience to say the least. We did a Mach run and at one point we pulled about 5 to 6 G’s if I recall. It felt like an elephant was sitting in my lap, my head was stuck to the the head rest on the ejection seat, and I had the weird feeling of not having full control of my arms. I never had tunnel vision, but as a police officer (Retired now) I experienced it a couple of times in a deadly force situation. It was truly a weird sensation. It was good and bad. Good because I had total concentration on the threat, but bad because I was unaware of my surroundings. They talk about it all the time in the Academy, but not everyone will ever experience it. It turned out o.k. and I was able to subdue the bad guy without having to pull the trigger, thank God. Another great video C.W. Hope your training at Tyndall is going well.
I love reading all the comments, questions, and replies to Mover’s videos. A lot of the questions can be answered in his other great videos. Just to add a comment to my previous reply, I was about 40 years old when I had the ride in the “Six” and wasn’t in the greatest shape, and not real big - 5’ 9 and about 165. After the flight, in what I would refer to as the greatest roller coaster ride in the world, I felt like I just went through 15 rounds with Mohammad Ali. And the next morning, I could hardly get out of bed. My biggest accomplishment was not throwing up during the flight! When Mover says you need to be in top physical shape, he means it! It was an experience I loved and will never forget it.
One of the best things you can "do" is have the genetics for it. If you have a relatively short torso and are under 6' you're likely to be able to sustain G "easier" than people with longer torso builds. Also, short, strong legs can really help. I was told by a flight surgeon that the ideal "build" for a fighter pilot in general was between 5'7" and 5'10" with a 32-34" inseam. Not a hard and fast spec but those body types just naturally can keep the blood "up top" without as much extra effort as opposed to taller/lankier frames. Obviously training/fitness is a big part as well as strong core means you can bear down harder/longer.
@@funkster007 Yeah in addition to fitting in to the cockpit better, he would be about the ideal build whereas "Goose" would not. Besides...no one wants to be a RIO when they grow up. RIO just happens...!lol! Sorry...my era.
Great video. The other thing to mention about the T-37 is that in addition to having a very high G onset, pilots did not wear G-suits in the aircraft. We were repeatedly warned about GLOC in UPT, especially in the Tweet because not only was it a very real threat, we were very inexperienced. We were told that the T-37 had the highest G onset rate of any aircraft in the USAF inventory at the time, and while I can’t confirm the veracity of that claim I have no reason to doubt it.
I pulled 9.6 G's in a T-38. It was an emergency (an unplanned reverse Immelman, below 10,000 feet) and, at the time, my head was down below my knees. Hey! I could see perfectly well....No Black out. No tunnel vision. Unfortunately, all I could see was my boots. The other plane I was following and I got in A LOT of trouble for it. Note: The T-38's wings pop off at a little over 10 G's.
From conscious to unconscious in a sleeper hold is approx 6 seconds. Jiu Jitsu practitioners are trained to count 6 seconds after they apply the rear naked choke (sleeper hold), the carotid artery's blood flow is pinched off and depending how good the practitioner is you can be out in as early as 6 seconds approx. Keep the content moving 'Mover' 👍👌
Enjoyed your video on pulling Gs. I am an old Navy F-4B back seater (RIO). Most we ever pulled in the F-4 was 8.5 Gs, which really pissed off the Maintenance folks, and the Skipper because our aircraft we 8 G limited due to age. And, we landed back aboard the boat without our wingtip light. The flight surgeons would not believe that we could build G tolerance through repeated pulling Gs and using the proper G strain that you spoke about. After a while we just stopped wearing our G suits because we did not need them for the 4-6 G range normal for our ACM. We could not turn with any of our adversaries, so we fought in the vertical. 34,000 lbs of thrust will help in that regard. That was way back in the late 60s early 70s, so quite a long time ago. But I remember it with affection. Still have my old G suit in the attic.
It is so cool that you have these videos that explain so many topics that are very interesting. My 2 kids were really into reading all sorts of books that were about fighter jets throughout their lives. You answer all kinds of questions that they (or me) were never able to read about. Hearing you explain what happens is really interesting. Both son's serve in the Marine Corps. I'd like to thank you so much for your series. Always fascinating. Thank you very much for serving our country. Gratitude for what you learned and telling us about you. All of the hard work it took to become a fighter pilot is so incredible. I hope you know how much you are appreciated and having videos of different circumstances you were in... Thank you for all that you have accomplished and sharing it with us. Your teaching skills are so easy to understand due to the way it is explained. Always looking forward to your new video. It must take a lot of hard work putting it together, having footage in your video that corresponds with what you are talking about. And, they are you. They really fill in the blanks for all kinds of questions that have been a mystery for so long. Be well, take care, and looking forward to next week's episode.
Another great informative video CW! My respect for you guys/gals grows more and more learning what you had to endure. Thank You for your service to our country!
I listened very carefully to the video . Also , my nephew was a Naval Aviator and now flies for Southwest Airlines . No matter how slow the explainations are from both of you , I just cant comprehend how the heck you two men did what you did and still do .. I drove truck for 37 years before retiring and I am confident I chose the right job for me , hahahaha .. My hat is off to you Sir !!
Love your content, love your books, I actually just finished the first spectre series book and it was awesome. You are literally one of the main reasons I started to get into aviation. Great work👍
I have respect for pilots dogfighting and trying to focus whilst under the Strain of high G I’ve tried 6 for a full loop in an aerobatic aircraft and the only thing I was focusing on was my breathing, eyesight and straining to keep the blood up
Had no idea there was so much to it. I have a whole new level of respect to know that someone is dealing with the intricacies of maneuvering the aircraft, trying to target lock, AND AGSM on top of it all.
I'm really happy you mentioned the strain on your neck from the weight of one's head. Many people overlook this aspect of G Affects. They don't consider that reaching out to click a switch isn't easy (or often done) under G Loads because your arms become SOOO much heavier with G's too. They can be hard to lift and even harder to hit a specific little wee button too.
As an aviation tech bachelors holder; bleed air is air that comes from the engine but hasn't interacted with fuel or combustion. Im unfamiliar with the military side of things as far as where in the engine the bleed air comes from, but on civilian commercial air liners bleed air tends to come from the second or third compressor stage of a turbine engine. This air is then used to pressurize the cabin or if it is coming from an auxiliary power unit (APU) it can also be used to start the main turbine engines while the aircraft is on the ground. Note: Compressor stages are rows and rows of metal fan blades that steadily compress the air going into the engine until it gets so compressed and hot, that when fuel is sprayed in at the combustion chamber, the fuel spontaneously ignites.
im just a airline mechanic but i love watching your videos and sharing your stories and thank you for letting us experience to be a fighter pilot. might be helpful someday.. 🔧🔩⚙️
Iv been considering joining the air force as a pilot for some time now but watching your videos and seeing the enjoyment you get from doing your job has been the push I needed .I am planning to join the RAAF soon thank you for inspiring me and giving me the push I needed
Holy crap, how have I missed this video? I love pulling positive G's. My dad's an award winning aerobatic pilot, and I have had hundreds of acro rides, in a Christen Eagle, and then a Super Decathlon (more tame, but Dad's favorite plane. He likened to putting on well worn comfortable shoes) We'd regularly pull five G's in the Eagle and it was great! Zero G's were even better. Negative G's for more than a few seconds just suck. Inverted flight in the Eagle was so cool 'cause with it's bubble canopy you could just look up at the ground and see so much cool stuff, like traffic, trains, what have you. And I could always flip off my school where the bullies were, Goose style =D
Uh- the REASON why they CAN'T use a G-suit is.....the stick position. F-16's, flown by the USAF Thunderbirds have a side mounted stick....so no prob w/ an air bladder rapidly inflating/deflating. And as Mover stated....the F-18 CAN'T pull the same G-loads as 16's.
@@tommynikon2283 While the stick position you mentioned is correct. I believe the reason the Hornet can't pull the same G-load as the F-16, is due to the structural integrity of the wing on the Hornet, since it is hinged somewhere towards mid-wing.
@@theschoolcop8230 I thought the F18 was a 7.5g jet? Either way, it's a lot...a lot more than most people would imagine. And the G Suit only gives you the equivalent of about 1g protection. I saw Blue Angel #6 crash in Beaufort SC in 2007. Fatal for Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis. He GLOCd at 6.8g in a rejoin to the 6 ship Diamond formation at the end of the show. So they pull enough to kill you. Unfortunate loss. RIP KOJAK!
Thanks for your great clips! Although I'm aiming for an airline pilot career here in Germany (got my selection in 4 weeks) it's so calming to see that all the high-professional aviationers are just normal human beings. Especially your motivational video really boosted my self-confidence. Work hard, fly high :)
Thank you so much man for calming me down about being able to withstand Gs, I always felt that that could hold me back more than anything else and you put my mind at ease so I appreciate it
GREAT vlog per usual Mover....taking us into your world. And my Dad's. He was a USAF fighter pilot, flying F-84's, 86's, 100's, F-4's, and A1-E Skyraiders in Vietnam. (er Laos and Thailand....Shhhhhh) Had to punch out twice in his career; proud member of the Caterpillar Club. And still around at 88.
Thank you for all of your videos man, I'm seriously considering doing rotc at u of m and trying for a pilot slot and you have helped me a lot in getting a feel for whether it would be right for me
I’m not a guy who’s at all interested in even riding in a jet because it’s scares me, but I find it incredibly interesting what fighter pilots go through! This really clears up why pilots where the mask. And learning how people need to breathe. You mention the F 22. That thing turns on a dime! I can imagine the Gs pulled it that jet. I wonder about the F 35. I think that’s an F 16 replacement? Besides the Harrier.
I've been wondering, between the reclined seat of the F-16 and the more "straight" seat of the F-18, which is more comfortable/uncomfortable to be in for a long flight and why? What gets sore first and the worst? Lol. Thanks!!
The info I’ve gotten from these videos have been both invaluable and entertaining as I get ready to start my path towards becoming a pilot. Glad I never skipped leg days
I was always curious about the effects of G. Thank you for the video. And that "if you've won a world war...." LOLOLOL. First time I heard that about imperial/metric. I LOL'ed on that comment. Smooth, very smooth. Finally, I enjoyed your book Executive Reaction and am now moving on to Brick by Brick.
Thanks for the ❤️ on my other comment. I think it’s really cool that you transferred over to USAF from the Navy. You hear so many people say Navy is better, USAF is better, this and that. There’s a lot of rivalry and poking fun at the AF but it’s cool that you went for the transfer. My grandfather and stepfather are both AF vets, my step brother is retired USN. My grandfather joined back when it was Army Air Force. Respect from California, -Christa
Watching the wings flex on that Hornet is intensely satisfying... Thanks for all the good info, Mover. As an aspiring commercial aviator (who kind of has the "fighter itch"), I love watching your videos. All the best.
I was in ‘Nam in ‘67 and ‘68 and my dad was CO of a fighter squadron operating out of Thailand at the same time, Of course I had to take some leave while we were both so close. While staying with him in Thailand he got me a ride with one of his officers in an F4 Phantom! Of course I was a total bore when I got back to my unit near Danang - I couldn’t stop talking about my ride! The pilot with whom I flew put the plane through its paces (within reason, I mean it wouldn’t have been cool for his passenger to barf in his cockpit!), and one of the things he did was put the plane into a loop. We pulled 7-8gs going into it, and in spite of the g-suit, I blacked out as we went over the top! Pretty memorable!
I came across your page this year and I'm truly pissed at myself for never finding your page eariler. Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be a fighter pilot. I knew I wouldn't become a pilot but I always stayed in with American aircrafts. Of course my all time favorite is the F-22 Raptors and F-14 Tomcats. But watching your videos informers me on all the things I didnt know about being a pilot and how realistic alot of these movies are. I introduced my father to your page and we joke with each other. He loves helicopters and I love military aircrafts. I just wanted to Thank you for all your great videos and information you put out there for us. I definitely gotta look for your books especially Spectre series
I fly and compete in the Extra 300L. I will never forget the sheer raw COMPRESSION that was 8g followed by an embarrassing accelerated stall on my first flight lol. I LOVE it and cant get enough of it!!! Currently going through the application process to get picked up by the ANG. Thank you for the motivation and for doing what you do brother Mover!!! #ByrdInspirationAirshows
Nah, you Viper guys know all about "GFM". Put the LV on the bandit and pull baby! So easy a caveman could do it. LOL Kidding aside, here's an honest to god quote from the wayback machine, @ the Homestead Air Show 2010: Gonzo: "Hey man! Long time no see! What's up?!" Mover: " 9Gs overated, dude." Gonzo: "......." xD I will say, a large portion of the injuries in the -38 side happen on the IP side, especially IFF, due to the students untimely/incorrect onset of G-pull without the IP having the opportunity to reposition to save the neck/back/shoulder and associated joints. I expect this to quickly become an emphasis item with the T-X and its original design proposal of sustained 6.5G (AF program specifications called for sustained 6.5G at or above 15,000 pressure altitude at less than M0.80, with not more than 15 degrees NL and less than 2k altitude loss). The Boeing T-X as presently manufacturer beats that in spades (a 9G aircraft at the light weight limit), so necks beware.
Love your videos man. I went through Indiana State’s aviation program. Always wanted to do what you do, but various life circumstances prevented me from going after the fighter slot. You’re a lucky dude!
"put a man on the moon" la di da. first of all you put a man on the moon using metric and following that crashed the mars climate orbiter because you had to convert from imperial to metric and did it wrong
When I was a pilot cadet in RNORAF, we had a few flights where instructors would be evaluating our flying skills to form an impression on what aircraft type would suit us the most. What are being payed attention for a case like this?
Actually aerobatic aircraft can sustain high Gs. Have you SEEN an Extra in a race? They actually pull over 10Gs sustained sometimes when they loop around.
Please consider getting all of your books in audio format. I'm huge Audible user, and have already listened to all of the books you have there. I spend hours on the road and so don't have time to read traditional books and depend heavily on audiobooks to feed my reading appetite. :) The Alex Shepherd book was fantastic. Nicholas Dunker was excellent. I had some trouble getting used to Thomas Block in the Spectre books and would recommend using Dunker for all of your future Audio books. My son has said he was going to be a pilot from about the first he could talk, and lives/breathes aviation. As a result of his youtube viewing, one of your videos came up in my feed and I then saw you were an author and promptly purchased the 3 audiobooks on Audible. I'll buy any others you put out. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great videos here on UA-cam.
I just watched this video.I learned so much,regarding the instantaneous and Sustained G`s( this may sound like elementary school to you)the more G`s you pull the more blood pools in the legs,putting a strain on the Heart causing decreased Cardiac output,which is Heart rate X Stroke volume,that is where good hydration comes into play,where dehydration will cause decreased stroke volume.,less 02 to the brain.As you are climbing and increasing G force with high thrust to weight ratio,causing the sensation of an elephant sitting on your chest( sounds like an induced type of angina to me),the G suit is inflated at 4 G`s, forcing blood to brain,as well as the helmet inflating holding the mask by centrifugal(?) force to your face at 100 percent/L/min. and if you exhale improperly all O2 is forced out of the lungs,causing a decrease in functional residual capacity,according to level of G force,and you are unable to expand the lungs again.What if you had a small instrument similar to a pulse oximeter(either fixed in the pilots glove or helmet )that could measure a sensitive rise in CO2,since you are essentially increasing Co2 while taking small rhythmic breaths,when using your anti G straining maneuvers/or a fall in O2,during a climb and employ a type of (PEEP)positive end expiratory pressure that gives the pilot a burst of positive end pressure that will keep the lungs inflated and deliver more oxygen to the brain.It would keep the pilot from G LOC,maybe relieve some of the chest discomfort? Does that sound feasible, the hose would have to flexible so the pilot can turn his head as necessary or are you thinking of throwing tomatoes at me.....Jan
There's a guy that was on Stan Lee's Super Humans that was a stunt pilot. If I remember right he was able to withstand 14gs. 11 was like no big deal to him. Insane.
Thank you for your advice and information. I have already taken a step towards my fighter pilot career by calling the Airforce ROTC down at James Madison University ( I think thats correct) in Maryland, and asked many questions and got good news about what I could do as a major and that all I really need was to get around 10% on the math on the qualifying test. Though I am going to want to study as if I am going to be taking an SAT. Going to probably need to get a tutor since it would help me understand the math better. Thanks again and I really look forward to your next video!
i pulled 9.5 G's. At the time my head was pushed down so far I was looking at my boots. I'm guessing since my head was below my body, I didn't black out. But I wasn't getting much flight information..from my boots...so my ability to see was N/A. I was trying to pull out from a very steep initially...inverted dive.... in trail behind the guy I was trying to follow. I had no idea what the orientation of the aircraft was, in terms of pitch or with respect to the earth. Obviously I couldn't see out or see any instruments. I finally decided I couldn't do that all day and if I was close to the ground, and heading down, I had better start planning to bail out. So I released back pressure on the stick and I was able to lift my head up. Thank GOD I was about 20 degrees nose high on the ADI. After checking the Dash-1 aircraft manual...for the fuel weight I was carrying at the time,..... the aircraft's wings pop off at 10.5G's. Whew! And a reflection on your comments: It's also been shown that overweight pilots are able to withstand higher G's without loosing their ability to see. Also the "Valsalva" grunt didn't do ANYTHING for me in that dive. And when they say "Black Out".... most people assume the pilot is loosing consciousness. No..Black out means blood is draining from the eyes so you're conscious....but you can't see!
Outstanding, in-depth presentation Mover! The 30 degree seat angle sure helps with G attenuation -- Going from the 38 to the 16, I felt pulling 9 was commensurate to 5-6 in the trainer. Did that angle ever give you neck strain when trying to scan the ground? Keep 'em coming brother.
Love the videos with your narration. I was Marine Corps enlisted so I have a bit of a Military background. But my dad is a retired Navy Captain and was a ECMO in the Prowler and former CO of VAQ-139. I have a passion for Military aviation. So Mover these videos are awesome. Also when I was able a avid DCS virtual pilot haha.
I remember watching the Canadian show about the guys learning to become Hornet pilots and when watching the centrifuge episode, I was sitting there tensing up and breathing like them :D
I got to ride several times in the back seat of an F -101 in 1960. All our pilots would try to put your lights out with a high G turn. The pilot could not see me very well in the back seat. We had no G suits so they just pulled hard enough to put your lights out. When the turn started I pulled my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around my ankles. The tighter the turn the tighter I pulled. It was my personal G suit. I was the G man and never told anyone about my homemade G suit.
Good video. There are more parallels than I expected with my flying. I fly competition aerobatics and at the start of each training session I also make a series of turns to ensure I'm ready for the repeated pulls to of up to 6G that I encounter in a compeition sequence. I use the 'hic' technique when straining, and often put my left arm up to the canopy bow to allow the blood in to drain down toward my heart.
Hi mover! No pilot here, but regarding leg exercises or general fitness. Do you know people that instead of running go on high intensity interval trainings on bikes? I thought this could be an alternative for people dealing with running injuries for example a shin-splint. Or inline training/speed skating as An alternative for training with weights. Best regards from a arm-chair pilot!
I love the F18. It's a video of this plane that confirmed my wish to be a pilot 4 years ago. But I will never fly this plane because I am French. But maybe I'll have a chance to see it because the French Navy sends their future pilots to do their last years at NAS Pensacola and NAS Meridian
Thank you man now i have a greater understanding about the G's from what i knew ,,, That was a greater way of explaining the pressures of G levels when due to blood pressure leaving the brain and causes of passing out and the ways of preparing yourself to breathe during the G's with the letting the air out bit by bit but not in a whole when at first before the G's to take a big gallop of air. Good info on the gym workouts to prepare the body from harm during G's as well ,,,, message well putted.
The hick maneuver sounds a lot like the same respiratory exchange used in weight lifting to trigger the flight or fight response as well as mobilize adrenaline during the lit, I never thought about it being used in flight like that!
They didn't have a centrifuge when I did it fifty years ago. As for Gs, as I recall I didn't even notice; my concentration was on the fight and the other airplane(s). You go through the merge and "fight's on!" After that there's no mental room for thinking about Gs.
@Marcel Huchwajda You would shit your pants in that metal cage. I think ist was not quite joy ride in those back in the days. My neighboor fly in those in the '80 for Yugoslavian Army. And I had been in cockpit in one of those. Those are flying coffins.
I'm pretty sure I heard him mention (during a DCS Sim video maybe ?) that he would have liked to have flown the F-16 but he flew the F-18 so it was of course his favorite.
Is the pre-training check procedure one of the reasons I've seen a lot of fighter jets pull a hard turn in whichever direction right after gear up during take-off? Used to have a base up the street and at least half the jet aircraft would pull what looked like almost a 90 degree turn off the runway, loop around, then follow a different route to wherever their destination was. I always thought it was either dudes showing off or some sort of g-force check on the aircraft or pilots.
Rule of thumb....As g meter climbs, IQ meter falls. My Gloc was to avoid the water and I pulled 11 3/4 g. I woke up at 4500 ft inverted heading the other way. Shipped a lot of ocean and mud in the engine bays. Bent the jet real bad but Double Ugly got me home. The stab looked like a handle bar mustache. It all happened because of spatial disorientation caused by poor vis and a total lack of horizon on an over water range.
Got in a fuge and a baro chamber for hypoxia (I believe it was a baro chamber) when I visited my brother in law who flies the viper and is moving to the F-35 in the guard. Man was it a wake up call how painful it is at higher G’s. I had pulled up to 4 G’s before but a sustained G load truly felt like having a motorcycle on your chest.
Wow. 4 G and breathing normally. Those G suits are awesome. However, it's so much more to say I have pulled 7 G without one than for you to say you pulled 9 G with one! But you are definitely right about that humility thing.
@@CWLemoine So did you study physics for 5 years too, or are you just talking from ego? Your statement does not constitute a scientifically rational argument. Maybe if you can give me some numbers...
@@CWLemoine I am also wondering how that statement could be true given the fact you are wearing an on demand oxygen mask?? I suppose I could go study even more physiology and figure this out but it really doesn't matter that much.
Wow. Not ego. Experience which happens to be based in sound physics and physiology. G-onset rate varies significantly as well as the aircraft’s ability to sustain the G forces. An Extra won’t do 9Gs for 15 seconds. I’ve flown both civilian and military and they are worlds apart in ability to sustain Gs and rapid onset rates. And yes, 7 with or without a Gsuit feels much different than 9.
It only takes about 8 lbs to break a neck. So to do these maneuvers, it makes sense to build neck muscles. Am I right? The dead lifts make sense really. You are really pushing everything back up to your head.
I practice the hick maneuver on the toilet
Have you GLOC'd on it yet?
@@CWLemoine oh no I keep my form perfect lol fly's right through
Sounds like good technique to me. Press.
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Thanks for the info my 15 old son watches your videos hes taking all in we go to a lot of airshows and we talk to pilots about flying but watching your videos he now knows a little bit more about what its going to take to become one. He also flys the DCS hornet and watches your video when you where flying it. So thank you so much for what your doing you might know it but your making big difference on are young people
Have him look into the Civil Air Patrol. It's a good way to get get into flying/service/prep for military service if that's his thing.
@@boulderco13 Good idea that's a plus ;-)
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To aspiring fighter pilots: "If" the blender (centrifuge) G-profile is the same as it was for me, at the beginning of your centrifuge ride, they give you a slow spin up at the rate of + 0.1G per second so you can see what your resting G-tolerance is (so to get to 4 Gs, for example, it will take you 30 seconds; you start at 1G and it takes 30 seconds to add an additional 3 Gs). So they spin you up with the increasing G-rate and at some point you need to start doing the AGSM. Then, after you start straining they continue the current spin and take you up to 7 G's to get you warmed up, but they say you can let go of the pickle button (which STOPS the spin and backs off the G level) any time you want after you've started straining. My advice? Do NOT waste your precious energy on going all the way up to 7 just to be a he-man. After going all the way to 7 (which felt like a fricking truck on my chest) I later on, on a different profile, GLOC'd 11 seconds into a 15 second run at only 6 G's because I'd used up so much of my strength. Don't strain harder or longer than you need to. Anyway, happy 'blendering'!
My only gforce experience has been with my nvidia gforce graphic card :v
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when you jump up tou feel more then 1g too. =) Of course if you are not living in outer space =)
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I practice my G tolerance every time I get out of my gaming chair. 2G is murder man.
When you get up to drink and you go "gaaah" and basically fall back down
Sounds like you need an ejection seat ;)
@@afrog2666 Ejaculation seat good. enough
I remember blacking out while at work for squatting down and standing up repeatedly
Didn't realize I was on the floor already
I died when you called the centrifuge a "torture chamber".
he knows how that thing feels like =)
We don't call it "the blender" for nothing. :-(
You watch the videos of even the experienced guys hitting 8-9gs...yikes.
Mover, as a former Viper driver, I know you know what "G-easles" are, however your young audience might want to be aware what they are and what causes them. I last flew the viper in 1994 and your description sure brought back memories! Especially the defensive maneuvering with your body all twisted in unnatural positions. Check-six, Ross
Yeah, I wanted to mention that but I got side-tracked and forgot. That and the feeling of the radius/ulna squeezing together at 9Gs in the Viper. Maybe another video sometime. Thanks for watching!
Didn't the "Viper" designation only apply to the post block 30's? Up until then they're "Falcon's" correct??
I have never heard of that. If it’s not too much to ask , can you kindly elaborate?
@@TakeDeadAim Viper is a nickname. Fighting Falcon is the official name.
Ross you should get into DCS like all these other retired pilots. The F-16 is being worked on right now and as you know from watching these videos the DCS community loves real personnel to show us the correct way. I use to fly in a flight sim back in 2002 with an old F-86 pilot and he showed me a lot. He was almost 80 years old playing IL2, a WW2 flight sim, on the computer. If he was still alive he would have loved DCS flying in his plane.
What I enjoy about you putting on your g suit in this video is that i recognize it as the footage from your very emotional last ride in the F-18.
My Guard unit (102nd FW Otis ANGB ) was transitioning from the F-106 to the F-15 back in the 80’s. We had 2 “B” models (2 seaters) that we kept right to the end in order to give us maintainers a ride. I was lucky enough to get on the list. It was an unbelievable experience to say the least. We did a Mach run and at one point we pulled about 5 to 6 G’s if I recall. It felt like an elephant was sitting in my lap, my head was stuck to the the head rest on the ejection seat, and I had the weird feeling of not having full control of my arms. I never had tunnel vision, but as a police officer (Retired now) I experienced it a couple of times in a deadly force situation. It was truly a weird sensation. It was good and bad. Good because I had total concentration on the threat, but bad because I was unaware of my surroundings. They talk about it all the time in the Academy, but not everyone will ever experience it. It turned out o.k. and I was able to subdue the bad guy without having to pull the trigger, thank God. Another great video C.W. Hope your training at Tyndall is going well.
I dont think you can compare these kinds of tunnel visions. one is hyper focus, the other is literally your brain being undersupplied.
I love reading all the comments, questions, and replies to Mover’s videos. A lot of the questions can be answered in his other great videos. Just to add a comment to my previous reply, I was about 40 years old when I had the ride in the “Six” and wasn’t in the greatest shape, and not real big - 5’ 9 and about 165. After the flight, in what I would refer to as the greatest roller coaster ride in the world, I felt like I just went through 15 rounds with Mohammad Ali. And the next morning, I could hardly get out of bed. My biggest accomplishment was not throwing up during the flight! When Mover says you need to be in top physical shape, he means it! It was an experience I loved and will never forget it.
@@copflyer6569 I slept for 17 hours after my F-16 ride. It's akin to a marathon run.
Sheriff's Deputy here and I know all too well that sensation you are talking about! This is the reason why I keep my Law license up to date lol
Unusual ByDefault
I experienced tunnel vision as a result of intense pain. Which kind would that be?
One of the best things you can "do" is have the genetics for it. If you have a relatively short torso and are under 6' you're likely to be able to sustain G "easier" than people with longer torso builds. Also, short, strong legs can really help. I was told by a flight surgeon that the ideal "build" for a fighter pilot in general was between 5'7" and 5'10" with a 32-34" inseam. Not a hard and fast spec but those body types just naturally can keep the blood "up top" without as much extra effort as opposed to taller/lankier frames. Obviously training/fitness is a big part as well as strong core means you can bear down harder/longer.
No wonder Maverick made it look easy. :D
@@funkster007 Yeah in addition to fitting in to the cockpit better, he would be about the ideal build whereas "Goose" would not. Besides...no one wants to be a RIO when they grow up. RIO just happens...!lol! Sorry...my era.
I guess maybe 5'5" me might have a shot the lol
Having high blood pressure is actually beneficial for avoiding G-LOC, but obviously it also causes other dangerous circulatory issues.
Great video. The other thing to mention about the T-37 is that in addition to having a very high G onset, pilots did not wear G-suits in the aircraft.
We were repeatedly warned about GLOC in UPT, especially in the Tweet because not only was it a very real threat, we were very inexperienced. We were told that the T-37 had the highest G onset rate of any aircraft in the USAF inventory at the time, and while I can’t confirm the veracity of that claim I have no reason to doubt it.
Love the video! Excellent job of explaining G forces so that non flying folks can easily understand!
I pulled 9.6 G's in a T-38. It was an emergency (an unplanned reverse Immelman, below 10,000 feet) and, at the time, my head was down below my knees. Hey! I could see perfectly well....No Black out. No tunnel vision. Unfortunately, all I could see was my boots. The other plane I was following and I got in A LOT of trouble for it. Note: The T-38's wings pop off at a little over 10 G's.
From conscious to unconscious in a sleeper hold is approx 6 seconds. Jiu Jitsu practitioners are trained to count 6 seconds after they apply the rear naked choke (sleeper hold), the carotid artery's blood flow is pinched off and depending how good the practitioner is you can be out in as early as 6 seconds approx.
Keep the content moving 'Mover' 👍👌
Enjoyed your video on pulling Gs. I am an old Navy F-4B back seater (RIO). Most we ever pulled in the F-4 was 8.5 Gs, which really pissed off the Maintenance folks, and the Skipper because our aircraft we 8 G limited due to age. And, we landed back aboard the boat without our wingtip light. The flight surgeons would not believe that we could build G tolerance through repeated pulling Gs and using the proper G strain that you spoke about. After a while we just stopped wearing our G suits because we did not need them for the 4-6 G range normal for our ACM. We could not turn with any of our adversaries, so we fought in the vertical. 34,000 lbs of thrust will help in that regard. That was way back in the late 60s early 70s, so quite a long time ago. But I remember it with affection. Still have my old G suit in the attic.
this is the 1st time i have seen some one talking about fighter jet helmet with actual helmet on hand. hats off brother. loving the content
It is so cool that you have these videos that explain so many topics that are very interesting. My 2 kids were really into reading all sorts of books that were about fighter jets throughout their lives. You answer all kinds of questions that they (or me) were never able to read about. Hearing you explain what happens is really interesting. Both son's serve in the Marine Corps. I'd like to thank you so much for your series. Always fascinating. Thank you very much for serving our country. Gratitude for what you learned and telling us about you. All of the hard work it took to become a fighter pilot is so incredible. I hope you know how much you are appreciated and having videos of different circumstances you were in... Thank you for all that you have accomplished and sharing it with us. Your teaching skills are so easy to understand due to the way it is explained. Always looking forward to your new video. It must take a lot of hard work putting it together, having footage in your video that corresponds with what you are talking about. And, they are you. They really fill in the blanks for all kinds of questions that have been a mystery for so long. Be well, take care, and looking forward to next week's episode.
USMC Mom of 2 Thank you for supporting your two sons in the Corps
Mike Pazzree
I appreciate your words of kindness so much. I'm a very happy and proud mom of my son's.
Another great informative video CW! My respect for you guys/gals grows more and more learning what you had to endure. Thank You for your service to our country!
I listened very carefully to the video . Also , my nephew was a Naval Aviator and now flies for Southwest Airlines . No matter how slow the explainations are from both of you , I just cant comprehend how the heck you two men did what you did and still do .. I drove truck for 37 years before retiring and I am confident I chose the right job for me , hahahaha .. My hat is off to you Sir !!
I will be buying your book series for my husband's upcoming birthday! He was a Tomcat driver and will love reliving the glory days :)
Love your content, love your books, I actually just finished the first spectre series book and it was awesome. You are literally one of the main reasons I started to get into aviation. Great work👍
I have respect for pilots dogfighting and trying to focus whilst under the Strain of high G I’ve tried 6 for a full loop in an aerobatic aircraft and the only thing I was focusing on was my breathing, eyesight and straining to keep the blood up
Impressive obviously, not detracting from that, but remember they have G-suits on too to help minimize the effects.
@@jamisgood21 exactly
Had no idea there was so much to it. I have a whole new level of respect to know that someone is dealing with the intricacies of maneuvering the aircraft, trying to target lock, AND AGSM on top of it all.
What about a video regarding dogfighting? How it works, how you train for a dogfight and stories regarding the practice of dogfighting I guess.
Secret!!
I'm really happy you mentioned the strain on your neck from the weight of one's head.
Many people overlook this aspect of G Affects. They don't consider that reaching out to click a switch isn't easy (or often done) under G Loads because your arms become SOOO much heavier with G's too. They can be hard to lift and even harder to hit a specific little wee button too.
Hence HOTAS
As an aviation tech bachelors holder; bleed air is air that comes from the engine but hasn't interacted with fuel or combustion. Im unfamiliar with the military side of things as far as where in the engine the bleed air comes from, but on civilian commercial air liners bleed air tends to come from the second or third compressor stage of a turbine engine. This air is then used to pressurize the cabin or if it is coming from an auxiliary power unit (APU) it can also be used to start the main turbine engines while the aircraft is on the ground.
Note: Compressor stages are rows and rows of metal fan blades that steadily compress the air going into the engine until it gets so compressed and hot, that when fuel is sprayed in at the combustion chamber, the fuel spontaneously ignites.
im just a airline mechanic but i love watching your videos and sharing your stories and thank you for letting us experience to be a fighter pilot. might be helpful someday.. 🔧🔩⚙️
Thanks, great video. I always wanted to be a fighter pilot. You are the mentor for all of the new fighter pilots of 2019.
Iv been considering joining the air force as a pilot for some time now but watching your videos and seeing the enjoyment you get from doing your job has been the push I needed .I am planning to join the RAAF soon thank you for inspiring me and giving me the push I needed
How has it been? What do you do? I'm considering joining the USAF myself.
Holy crap, how have I missed this video? I love pulling positive G's. My dad's an award winning aerobatic pilot, and I have had hundreds of acro rides, in a Christen Eagle, and then a Super Decathlon (more tame, but Dad's favorite plane. He likened to putting on well worn comfortable shoes) We'd regularly pull five G's in the Eagle and it was great! Zero G's were even better. Negative G's for more than a few seconds just suck. Inverted flight in the Eagle was so cool 'cause with it's bubble canopy you could just look up at the ground and see so much cool stuff, like traffic, trains, what have you. And I could always flip off my school where the bullies were, Goose style =D
Blue Angels pilots need no stinking G suits as well. Great video fellow sheepdog.
Uh- the REASON why they CAN'T use a G-suit is.....the stick position. F-16's, flown by the USAF Thunderbirds have a side mounted stick....so no prob w/ an air bladder rapidly inflating/deflating. And as Mover stated....the F-18 CAN'T pull the same G-loads as 16's.
@@tommynikon2283 Indeed. Still they have to be certified 9G without the suit before they can be a Blue
@@tommynikon2283 While the stick position you mentioned is correct. I believe the reason the Hornet can't pull the same G-load as the F-16, is due to the structural integrity of the wing on the Hornet, since it is hinged somewhere towards mid-wing.
I don't think the Blue Angels do very much high G in their routines. You can do pretty much every maneuver in 3 G's. High G is for combat
@@theschoolcop8230 I thought the F18 was a 7.5g jet? Either way, it's a lot...a lot more than most people would imagine. And the G Suit only gives you the equivalent of about 1g protection.
I saw Blue Angel #6 crash in Beaufort SC in 2007. Fatal for Lieutenant Commander Kevin Davis. He GLOCd at 6.8g in a rejoin to the 6 ship Diamond formation at the end of the show. So they pull enough to kill you. Unfortunate loss. RIP KOJAK!
Thanks for your great clips! Although I'm aiming for an airline pilot career here in Germany (got my selection in 4 weeks) it's so calming to see that all the high-professional aviationers are just normal human beings. Especially your motivational video really boosted my self-confidence. Work hard, fly high :)
Thank you so much man for calming me down about being able to withstand Gs, I always felt that that could hold me back more than anything else and you put my mind at ease so I appreciate it
13:00 he makes 5 Gs look so easy 😆😆😆😆
GREAT vlog per usual Mover....taking us into your world. And my Dad's. He was a USAF fighter pilot, flying F-84's, 86's, 100's, F-4's, and A1-E Skyraiders in Vietnam. (er Laos and Thailand....Shhhhhh) Had to punch out twice in his career; proud member of the Caterpillar Club. And still around at 88.
THX bro! YOU rock. You got this.
Thank you for all of your videos man, I'm seriously considering doing rotc at u of m and trying for a pilot slot and you have helped me a lot in getting a feel for whether it would be right for me
Do it! And if that doesn't work, try Guard/Reserve. Make them tell you no!
@@CWLemoine what do you think about Laslo the g monster ? Is he superhuman? Or are there other pilots with high g tolerance?
See you there
Howd it go?
"dehydrated" = "hung over" I'm pretty sure. Accurate for every time it was mentioned.
I’m not a guy who’s at all interested in even riding in a jet because it’s scares me, but I find it incredibly interesting what fighter pilots go through! This really clears up why pilots where the mask. And learning how people need to breathe. You mention the F 22. That thing turns on a dime! I can imagine the Gs pulled it that jet. I wonder about the F 35. I think that’s an F 16 replacement? Besides the Harrier.
I've been wondering, between the reclined seat of the F-16 and the more "straight" seat of the F-18, which is more comfortable/uncomfortable to be in for a long flight and why? What gets sore first and the worst? Lol. Thanks!!
I preferred the Viper seat. Much more comfortable for any duration and especially for pulling Gs.
As a co-pilot i would thanks you for your video and making students learn and have more ideas and info's . Its an honor to us
The info I’ve gotten from these videos have been both invaluable and entertaining as I get ready to start my path towards becoming a pilot. Glad I never skipped leg days
I was always curious about the effects of G. Thank you for the video. And that "if you've won a world war...." LOLOLOL. First time I heard that about imperial/metric. I LOL'ed on that comment. Smooth, very smooth. Finally, I enjoyed your book Executive Reaction and am now moving on to Brick by Brick.
Thanks for the ❤️ on my other comment. I think it’s really cool that you transferred over to USAF from the Navy. You hear so many people say Navy is better, USAF is better, this and that. There’s a lot of rivalry and poking fun at the AF but it’s cool that you went for the transfer. My grandfather and stepfather are both AF vets, my step brother is retired USN. My grandfather joined back when it was Army Air Force. Respect from California, -Christa
Watching the wings flex on that Hornet is intensely satisfying... Thanks for all the good info, Mover. As an aspiring commercial aviator (who kind of has the "fighter itch"), I love watching your videos. All the best.
Pulling G's is exactly like pulling money from an ATM. The more you get, the greater it feels.
I was a super troop in the 80s and earned an incentive ride in a clean F-15B, at the time I was a runner with a 29" waste, but the Gs kicked my ass.
Geez! Want to try that out someday. Respecting the abilities those guys with fighter jets have and the great job they can practice.
I was in ‘Nam in ‘67 and ‘68 and my dad was CO of a fighter squadron operating out of Thailand at the same time, Of course I had to take some leave while we were both so close. While staying with him in Thailand he got me a ride with one of his officers in an F4 Phantom! Of course I was a total bore when I got back to my unit near Danang - I couldn’t stop talking about my ride! The pilot with whom I flew put the plane through its paces (within reason, I mean it wouldn’t have been cool for his passenger to barf in his cockpit!), and one of the things he did was put the plane into a loop. We pulled 7-8gs going into it, and in spite of the g-suit, I blacked out as we went over the top! Pretty memorable!
I came across your page this year and I'm truly pissed at myself for never finding your page eariler. Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be a fighter pilot. I knew I wouldn't become a pilot but I always stayed in with American aircrafts. Of course my all time favorite is the F-22 Raptors and F-14 Tomcats. But watching your videos informers me on all the things I didnt know about being a pilot and how realistic alot of these movies are. I introduced my father to your page and we joke with each other. He loves helicopters and I love military aircrafts. I just wanted to Thank you for all your great videos and information you put out there for us. I definitely gotta look for your books especially Spectre series
I fly and compete in the Extra 300L. I will never forget the sheer raw COMPRESSION that was 8g followed by an embarrassing accelerated stall on my first flight lol. I LOVE it and cant get enough of it!!! Currently going through the application process to get picked up by the ANG. Thank you for the motivation and for doing what you do brother Mover!!! #ByrdInspirationAirshows
Nah, you Viper guys know all about "GFM". Put the LV on the bandit and pull baby! So easy a caveman could do it. LOL Kidding aside, here's an honest to god quote from the wayback machine, @ the Homestead Air Show 2010:
Gonzo: "Hey man! Long time no see! What's up?!"
Mover: " 9Gs overated, dude."
Gonzo: "......."
xD
I will say, a large portion of the injuries in the -38 side happen on the IP side, especially IFF, due to the students untimely/incorrect onset of G-pull without the IP having the opportunity to reposition to save the neck/back/shoulder and associated joints. I expect this to quickly become an emphasis item with the T-X and its original design proposal of sustained 6.5G (AF program specifications called for sustained 6.5G at or above 15,000 pressure altitude at less than M0.80, with not more than 15 degrees NL and less than 2k altitude loss). The Boeing T-X as presently manufacturer beats that in spades (a 9G aircraft at the light weight limit), so necks beware.
always worked on heavies. USAF, aircraft MX. I feel for the fighter guys legit.
Love your videos man. I went through Indiana State’s aviation program. Always wanted to do what you do, but various life circumstances prevented me from going after the fighter slot. You’re a lucky dude!
Damn you triggered me w/ that imperial and metric system comparison. Go w/ the metric system, go with the scientific system!
I had the exact same feeling when he said that
Same, not sure if he is trolling or ignorant.
i felt the same, why did that sound ignorant
@@pocketmouses boo hoo
"put a man on the moon" la di da. first of all you put a man on the moon using metric and following that crashed the mars climate orbiter because you had to convert from imperial to metric and did it wrong
When I was a pilot cadet in RNORAF, we had a few flights where instructors would be evaluating our flying skills to form an impression on what aircraft type would suit us the most. What are being payed attention for a case like this?
You've never really lived... until you've pulled... 9Gs on me!...
Actually aerobatic aircraft can sustain high Gs.
Have you SEEN an Extra in a race?
They actually pull over 10Gs sustained sometimes when they loop around.
Please consider getting all of your books in audio format. I'm huge Audible user, and have already listened to all of the books you have there. I spend hours on the road and so don't have time to read traditional books and depend heavily on audiobooks to feed my reading appetite. :) The Alex Shepherd book was fantastic. Nicholas Dunker was excellent. I had some trouble getting used to Thomas Block in the Spectre books and would recommend using Dunker for all of your future Audio books. My son has said he was going to be a pilot from about the first he could talk, and lives/breathes aviation. As a result of his youtube viewing, one of your videos came up in my feed and I then saw you were an author and promptly purchased the 3 audiobooks on Audible. I'll buy any others you put out. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great videos here on UA-cam.
We're working on it! Thanks for reading/watching/listening.
@@CWLemoine SWEET! Thanks for the reply. I have my Audible notifications set so I'll be notified as soon as they hit the system.
I just watched this video.I learned so much,regarding the instantaneous and Sustained G`s( this may sound like elementary school to you)the more G`s you pull the more blood pools in the legs,putting a strain on the Heart causing decreased Cardiac output,which is Heart rate X Stroke volume,that is where good hydration comes into play,where dehydration will cause decreased stroke volume.,less 02 to the brain.As you are climbing and increasing G force with high thrust to weight ratio,causing the sensation of an elephant sitting on your chest( sounds like an induced type of angina to me),the G suit is inflated at 4 G`s, forcing blood to brain,as well as the helmet inflating holding the mask by centrifugal(?) force to your face at 100 percent/L/min. and if you exhale improperly all O2 is forced out of the lungs,causing a decrease in functional residual capacity,according to level of G force,and you are unable to expand the lungs again.What if you had a small instrument similar to a pulse oximeter(either fixed in the pilots glove or helmet )that could measure a sensitive rise in CO2,since you are essentially increasing Co2 while taking small rhythmic breaths,when using your anti G straining maneuvers/or a fall in O2,during a climb and employ a type of (PEEP)positive end expiratory pressure that gives the pilot a burst of positive end pressure that will keep the lungs inflated and deliver more oxygen to the brain.It would keep the pilot from G LOC,maybe relieve some of the chest discomfort? Does that sound feasible, the hose would have to flexible so the pilot can turn his head as necessary or are you thinking of throwing tomatoes at me.....Jan
How did I miss this video...very informative and easy to understand for us non-aviation people
There's a guy that was on Stan Lee's Super Humans that was a stunt pilot. If I remember right he was able to withstand 14gs. 11 was like no big deal to him. Insane.
Thank you for your advice and information. I have already taken a step towards my fighter pilot career by calling the Airforce ROTC down at James Madison University ( I think thats correct) in Maryland, and asked many questions and got good news about what I could do as a major and that all I really need was to get around 10% on the math on the qualifying test. Though I am going to want to study as if I am going to be taking an SAT. Going to probably need to get a tutor since it would help me understand the math better. Thanks again and I really look forward to your next video!
i pulled 9.5 G's. At the time my head was pushed down so far I was looking at my boots. I'm guessing since my head was below my body, I didn't black out. But I wasn't getting much flight information..from my boots...so my ability to see was N/A. I was trying to pull out from a very steep initially...inverted dive.... in trail behind the guy I was trying to follow. I had no idea what the orientation of the aircraft was, in terms of pitch or with respect to the earth. Obviously I couldn't see out or see any instruments. I finally decided I couldn't do that all day and if I was close to the ground, and heading down, I had better start planning to bail out. So I released back pressure on the stick and I was able to lift my head up. Thank GOD I was about 20 degrees nose high on the ADI. After checking the Dash-1 aircraft manual...for the fuel weight I was carrying at the time,..... the aircraft's wings pop off at 10.5G's. Whew! And a reflection on your comments: It's also been shown that overweight pilots are able to withstand higher G's without loosing their ability to see. Also the "Valsalva" grunt didn't do ANYTHING for me in that dive. And when they say "Black Out".... most people assume the pilot is loosing consciousness. No..Black out means blood is draining from the eyes so you're conscious....but you can't see!
Great video I enjoyed it very much and thanks for your service I feel safer with competent people like you up there
You dont know how much I love this video
Mad respect you and every fighter pilot! I honestly don't think my body could handle this.
"Down with the G's".
---Snoop Doggy Dogg
You have such a down to earth but cool channel.
No shit! The most I ever pulled was 6.5 G’s in my F4.
Outstanding, in-depth presentation Mover! The 30 degree seat angle sure helps with G attenuation -- Going from the 38 to the 16, I felt pulling 9 was commensurate to 5-6 in the trainer. Did that angle ever give you neck strain when trying to scan the ground? Keep 'em coming brother.
Love the videos with your narration. I was Marine Corps enlisted so I have a bit of a Military background. But my dad is a retired Navy Captain and was a ECMO in the Prowler and former CO of VAQ-139. I have a passion for Military aviation. So Mover these videos are awesome. Also when I was able a avid DCS virtual pilot haha.
I remember watching the Canadian show about the guys learning to become Hornet pilots and when watching the centrifuge episode, I was sitting there tensing up and breathing like them :D
Years ago I read "The Right Stuff" by Tom Wolfe.
Learned about "eyeballs up" and "eyeballs down. Then I understood why pilots invert when they dive.
Insight you cant get anywhere else. Thanks again Mover.
I got to ride several times in the back seat of an F -101 in 1960. All our pilots would try to put your lights out with a high G turn. The pilot could not see me very well in the back seat. We had no G suits so they just pulled hard enough to put your lights out. When the turn started I pulled my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around my ankles. The tighter the turn the tighter I pulled. It was my personal G suit. I was the G man and never told anyone about my homemade G suit.
Good video. There are more parallels than I expected with my flying. I fly competition aerobatics and at the start of each training session I also make a series of turns to ensure I'm ready for the repeated pulls to of up to 6G that I encounter in a compeition sequence. I use the 'hic' technique when straining, and often put my left arm up to the canopy bow to allow the blood in to drain down toward my heart.
*"Having a strong core is hugely important, it'll help you pull those G's but even more importantly, it'll help you lay that pipe."*
Such a great video! Tons of information mixed with awesome original footage. Can't beat it!
Thanks for these tips, been getting tired and sick as even a UH-60 crew chief with full kit worn, hot weather, with tactical manuevers.
Interesting.... a lot that the common person doesn't know. Hats off to you sir!
Hi mover! No pilot here, but regarding leg exercises or general fitness. Do you know people that instead of running go on high intensity interval trainings on bikes? I thought this could be an alternative for people dealing with running injuries for example a shin-splint. Or inline training/speed skating as An alternative for training with weights.
Best regards from a arm-chair pilot!
I love the F18. It's a video of this plane that confirmed my wish to be a pilot 4 years ago.
But I will never fly this plane because I am French. But maybe I'll have a chance to see it because the French Navy sends their future pilots to do their last years at NAS Pensacola and NAS Meridian
Thank you man now i have a greater understanding about the G's from what i knew ,,, That was a greater way of explaining the pressures of G levels when due to blood pressure leaving the brain and causes of passing out and the ways of preparing yourself to breathe during the G's with the letting the air out bit by bit but not in a whole when at first before the G's to take a big gallop of air. Good info on the gym workouts to prepare the body from harm during G's as well ,,,, message well putted.
I always wondered about this. Thanks for expanding in the explanations
great explaination CW. i will watch multiple times to sink in.
The hick maneuver sounds a lot like the same respiratory exchange used in weight lifting to trigger the flight or fight response as well as mobilize adrenaline during the lit, I never thought about it being used in flight like that!
Would VO2max help with handling G-forces? High oxygen-carrying blood is very gel-like so could it help?
They didn't have a centrifuge when I did it fifty years ago. As for Gs, as I recall I didn't even notice; my concentration was on the fight and the other airplane(s). You go through the merge and "fight's on!" After that there's no mental room for thinking about Gs.
Mover, if you could fly any modern or historic fighter aircraft (other than the F/A-18 and F-16); what would it be and why?
@Marcel Huchwajda You would shit your pants in that metal cage. I think ist was not quite joy ride in those back in the days. My neighboor fly in those in the '80 for Yugoslavian Army. And I had been in cockpit in one of those. Those are flying coffins.
I'm pretty sure I heard him mention (during a DCS Sim video maybe ?) that he would have liked to have flown the F-16 but he flew the F-18 so it was of course his favorite.
@@SnowTiger45 he flew both the F-16 and F-18. F-16 while he was in the Air Force and F-18 in the Navy
Question for you C.W. Lemone. Maybe you mentioned this in one of your prior videos, but how did you join the Air Force and end up flying F18s?
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Is the pre-training check procedure one of the reasons I've seen a lot of fighter jets pull a hard turn in whichever direction right after gear up during take-off? Used to have a base up the street and at least half the jet aircraft would pull what looked like almost a 90 degree turn off the runway, loop around, then follow a different route to wherever their destination was. I always thought it was either dudes showing off or some sort of g-force check on the aircraft or pilots.
Will orthostaic hypotension be a problem for becoming a fighter pilot?
If you want to know what it’s like to pull Gs then lay on your back and suddenly pull your head up and jump, it’s that feeling but more.
Rule of thumb....As g meter climbs, IQ meter falls. My Gloc was to avoid the water and I pulled 11 3/4 g. I woke up at 4500 ft inverted heading the other way. Shipped a lot of ocean and mud in the engine bays. Bent the jet real bad but Double Ugly got me home. The stab looked like a handle bar mustache. It all happened because of spatial disorientation caused by poor vis and a total lack of horizon on an over water range.
Deam this guy is unbelievably amazingly genius
Got in a fuge and a baro chamber for hypoxia (I believe it was a baro chamber) when I visited my brother in law who flies the viper and is moving to the F-35 in the guard. Man was it a wake up call how painful it is at higher G’s. I had pulled up to 4 G’s before but a sustained G load truly felt like having a motorcycle on your chest.
Wow. 4 G and breathing normally. Those G suits are awesome. However, it's so much more to say I have pulled 7 G without one than for you to say you pulled 9 G with one!
But you are definitely right about that humility thing.
7Gs in an aerobatic aircraft is a different world from sustaining 9 even with a G suit.
@@CWLemoine So did you study physics for 5 years too, or are you just talking from ego?
Your statement does not constitute a scientifically rational argument.
Maybe if you can give me some numbers...
@@CWLemoine I am also wondering how that statement could be true given the fact you are wearing an on demand oxygen mask??
I suppose I could go study even more physiology and figure this out but it really doesn't matter that much.
Wow. Not ego. Experience which happens to be based in sound physics and physiology. G-onset rate varies significantly as well as the aircraft’s ability to sustain the G forces. An Extra won’t do 9Gs for 15 seconds. I’ve flown both civilian and military and they are worlds apart in ability to sustain Gs and rapid onset rates. And yes, 7 with or without a Gsuit feels much different than 9.
Will practice the hick maneuver next time im on a roller coaster
I wanna see that souvenir photo lol
My man said nonchalantly with a straight face: "The centrifuge....its a torture chamber"......
I lost my shit! Damn that was funny.
It only takes about 8 lbs to break a neck. So to do these maneuvers, it makes sense to build neck muscles. Am I right? The dead lifts make sense really. You are really pushing everything back up to your head.