PROTECTING THE PILOT

The video discusses the development of pressure suits and safety equipment at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough. It highlights the importance of human engineering in providing pilots with the right air mixture at high altitudes. Breathing machines are used for experiments that could be hazardous to humans. The video also covers testing for explosive decompression and ensuring that pilots can operate controls while wearing pressurised suits.

What is the primary purpose of the pressure suits being developed at the Royal Aircraft Establishment?

• To enhance pilot comfort during long flights

• To improve the speed of high-performance aircraft

• To provide pilots with the right mixture of air and oxygen at high altitudes

• To reduce the weight of the aircraft

Why are breathing machines used in experiments at the Royal Aircraft Establishment?

• To conduct experiments that might be dangerous to humans

• To test the effects of high-speed maneuvers

• To improve communication systems

• To simulate pilot fatigue

What is the main concern addressed by the test rig with a dummy in a pressure suit?

• Pilot training efficiency

• Navigation accuracy

• Explosive decompression

• Fuel consumption

What happens to the pressure suit during a blowout?

• It becomes rigid and immovable

• It deflates completely

• It changes color to signal an emergency

• It inflates and circulates air around the pilot's body

Why is it important for pilots to operate controls while in a pressurized suit?

• To adjust the suit's temperature settings

• To maintain control of the aircraft during emergencies

• To ensure they can perform aerobatic maneuvers

• To communicate with ground control