Los pilotos de combate: la fuerza G

Fighter pilots face extreme accelerations and G-forces that can cause vision issues or fainting. To prepare, they undergo rigorous training, including centrifuge exercises, to adapt their bodies to these conditions. This training also helps them handle rapid altitude and direction changes, ensuring they can manage the physical demands of flying advanced fighter jets.

What is the maximum G-force that fighter pilots can experience during flight?

• 5 G

• 8 G

• 10 G

• 12 G

What can happen to a pilot's vision when experiencing high G-forces?

• It becomes blurred

• It improves in low light

• It becomes sharper

• It turns red

What is the purpose of using a centrifuge in pilot training?

• To simulate zero gravity conditions

• To improve pilot's vision

• To help pilots adapt to high G-forces

• To test pilot's reaction time

How do pilots prepare for rapid changes in altitude?

• By practicing in a wind tunnel

• By using a flight simulator

• By undergoing altitude chamber training

• By training in a centrifuge

Why is it important for pilots to train for constant changes in direction?

• To increase their speed

• To improve their navigation skills

• To enhance their communication abilities

• To get used to the physical demands of flight