PILOTS UNDER PRESSURE

The video reports on the Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine at Farnborough, focusing on its research into the effects of flight conditions on air crews. It covers experiments in decompression chambers, including human and animal tests, and the development of safety equipment like self-inflating rafts and ejector seat innovations. The urgency of this research is highlighted by referencing American fatalities.

What is the primary focus of the Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine?

• Developing new aircraft designs

• Training pilots for combat

• Studying the effects of flight conditions on air crews

• Manufacturing aviation equipment

What is the purpose of the bicycle ergometer in the tests conducted at the institute?

• To measure the speed of aircraft

• To test the durability of flight suits

• To simulate emergency landing scenarios

• To find out how hard a body can work under different pressures

What is one of the safety innovations mentioned for flyers who ditch in the sea?

• A waterproof flight suit

• A self-inflating raft

• An emergency parachute

• A GPS tracking device

What is the purpose of the straitjacket idea in ejector seat escapes?

• To reduce noise during ejection

• To enhance aircraft stability

• To prevent pilot injury during ejection at supersonic speeds

• To improve pilot comfort

Why is the research on safety in ejector seat escapes considered urgent?

• To reduce costs of aircraft maintenance

• To comply with international regulations

• Because of American fatalities

• Due to increasing aircraft speeds